Madonna and Child with Angels
Jacopo de Carolis
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Enjoy this series of segments highlighting Picture Books of the Past: Reading Old Master Paintings, a loan exhibition of 60+ works from the M&G collection. The exhibit has traveled to The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. and the Orlando Museum of Art in Florida.
Gustave Doré was a prolific painter, illustrator, engraver, and sculptor. He published his first drawings at age 15 and went on to become the most sought-after illustrator of the mid-19th century.
Hiding of Moses
Sébastien Bourdon
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Simon Vouet’s richly colored canvas beautifully captures “the sweet psalmist of Israel” in a moment of praise.
Visit HERE for the final video to think on Who is Worthy of Praise.
French Baroque painter, Jean Baptiste Jouvenet, enjoyed a remarkable career—not just because of his talent, education, and opportunities, but also because of his tenacity. This remarkable work is a testament to all the painter’s personal qualities.
Visit HERE for the next video to consider those things that are Commendable.
Reliquary Head of a Monk
Unknown 14th century French or Italian
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Gustave Doré (who published his first drawings at age 15) went on to become the most sought-after illustrator of the mid-19th century.
