The Angel Arrives

. The angel arrives in colourful robes .  And Mary Draws back . She had never Conceived . That it might be her Who would frame . The defining icon Of God.  . Duccio, The Annunciation

Inspiring Paintings – At the Eternal Well

Nonverbal communication is more important than verbal communication, and this beautiful painting by Duccio illustrates the theme! Those gestures evoke the whole exchange. The woman is curious, is from a different ethnic group, has a hidden life shocking to the social norms of her day. Jesus, sitting calmly, gestures strongly, perhaps indicating that water jug …

Inspiring Paintings – Reaching out

. Reaching out In prayer . To God Who is there . Beyond the echoes Of the air. . Christ Appearing to Mary - Duccio

Inspiring Art: Stand and Fight!

In a world Of lovely light . An emptiness A darkness . Threatening to absorb All life . Unless you stand And fight. . Inspired by Duccio's painting of The Temptation on the Mountain, as explored by Sister Wendy Beckett in 'The Art of Faith' .

Inspiring Art: Washing of the Feet

  With what Tender care   He washes The feet   Of a single Soul -   As if The blessing   Itself Were enough   To make him Whole.   with thanks to @artbuoninsegna