I like this posting so much, I've put it up for many (not all) Easter's since first posting it in 2009.
So again:
The original posting is one of the most visited on my blog.
What happens when an untalented barbarian like myself, is married to an artistic, creative,and talented person?
I post stuff like this for Easter:
Starting with Fra Angelica, around 1443. Oh, and it's now Blessed Fra Angelica
El Greco, 1577. One of my favorite painters, but what's with the Greek columns? Not one of his best –
Now, skipping a few centuries (past Rubens, YUK, etc) to some contemporary renderings
Arcabas (Jean Marie Pirot), 1998. Life not death, and a large painting. Compare the size with the altar and furniture. Go here to learn about him:ARCABAS – Contemporary religious art museum
And the Chinese Christian painter He Qi – Go here – Art Works of He Qi .::About Artist::.
I love this. No banner; instead a lily. And check out the women.
Quite surprised at how much I like the third one. Happy Easter!
I would have to say Fra Angelico’s painting is the most brilliant for me.
Thank you for posting this Tom! I enjoyed all these paintings. My favorite is the first one. I love how soft it is and simple with a very long history. In all honesty they each have their own beauty about them. Thanks for posting this as I love art!