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Whatsoever Things Are… Lovely: Christ Healing the Blind Man

Dutch artist Cornelis Cornelisz. van Haarlem’s scene is a beautiful reminder of  Christ’s messianic mission–to open the eyes of the blind.

 

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Whatsoever Things Are… Pure: The Risen Christ

 

This powerful image of our resurrected Lord is not only beautifully rendered but also replete with intriguing iconography.

 

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Whatsoever Things Are… Just: The Man of Sorrows

This compelling image by Albrecht Bouts is a study in contrasts. Here is profound suffering and utter calm, unbearable  agony and triumphant love.

 

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Whatsoever Things Are… Just: St. Michael the Archangel and St. Agnes

 

In this rare painting by the artist, Colijn de Coter creates an exquisite, powerful image to highlight the wonder of the gospel.

 

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Whatsoever Things Are… True: St. Paul

 

St. Paul, known as the Apostle to the Gentiles, was a passionate personality whose ardent zeal is well documented in Scripture. It is also beautifully captured in the nuances of this Mannerist work.

 

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Antonio Checchi (called Guidaccio da Imola): The Coronation of the Virgin

This is the only signed picture by this early Italian master. It also includes 55 faces!

 

Rembrandt van Rijn (school of): Head of Christ

In this moving work we see combined two of Rembrandt’s favorite subjects: portraiture and biblical history.

Giovanni Antonio Bazzi: Procession to Calvary

At the dawn of the 16th century Mannerism was gaining in popularity. Even noted Renaissance painters like Raphael began to mirror the style, but it was the Sienese painter Giovanni Antonio Bazzi who would push the mannerist vision even further.

Jan Gossaert, called Mabuse (attr. to)

Madonna of the Fireplace

Jan Gossaert, called Mabuse (attr. to)

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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (school of)

Head of Christ

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (school of)

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