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The Annunciation: Pieter Fransz. de Grebber

In this lovely Annunciation Dutch Golden Age artist, Pieter Fransz. de Grebber, follows the standard imagery–except for two details.

Picture Books of the Past: Lorenzo di Niccolo di Martino

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.

Each member of the Trinity has distinguishing attributes. However, when illustrating the unity of the Godhead, Old Master painters highlighted similarities rather than differences among the three. This groundbreaking composition is a good illustration.

Whatsoever Things Are… Worthy of Praise: God the Father

In this compelling composition Cristoforo Scacco uses traditional iconography to highlight God the Father’s creativity and sovereignty.

Whatsoever Things Are… Just: Painted Crucifix

In this rare 14th-century painted Crucifix, Francesco di Vannuccio creates an anguished–yet tender–image of the crucified Christ.

 

Visit HERE for the next video to consider what is Pure, referencing Christ’s power over sin, death, and Satan.

Whatsoever Things Are… Just: The Last Supper

The supper is the last intimate meal Christ will have with his disciples, and Cernotto beautifully captures the familiarity of the scene.

 

 

Visit HERE for the next video to consider what is Just, referencing Christ’s sacrifice.

French Stained Glass: The Fountain of Life

These stained glass windows, originally housed in a chateau in France, are a beautiful picture of the love of Christ.

 

You can learn more about these windows and their history here.