April 22, 2011 by Steven Edward Harris Good Friday Giotto di Bondone, Crucifixion (c.1320-25) “We needed an Incarnate God, a God put to death, that we might live… A few drops of Blood recreate the whole world…” — Gregory of Nazianzus, Oration 45.28, 29 Advertisements Share this:Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...
March 4, 2011 by Steven Edward Harris Cimabue, “Santa Trinita Madonna” I don’t usually post art, but this is absolutely haunting. It’s their faces; the painting is still an icon: Cimabue, Santa Trinita Madonna (c.1280-85) Share this:Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading...