a visit with jesus

 Bible Art

St. Cecilia
Artist: Stefano Maderno
 1600    Sculpture

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This work in marble is a lifelike representation of the martyr St. Cecilia, capturing the moment of her discovery in her final resting pose.

The Basilica of Santa Cecilia is a historic church situated in the oldest area of Roman, the Trastevere district. Dedicated to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music and musicians. The basilica dates back to the 5th century and stands where the saint was believed to have been martyred. The church’s crypt, with its ancient relics and inscriptions, offers a glimpse into early Christian Rome.

St. Francis in the Desert
Artist: Giovanni Bellini
 1475 - - 80    Painting

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St. Francis in the Desert (or St. Francis in Ecstasy) is a painting by Italian Renaissance master Giovanni Bellini.  The painting portrays Francis of Assisi, the Italian saint of the early 13th century, in an Italian landscape, stepping out in the sun from his cave, his figure anchoring the creamy celadon and golden-green landscape. The oil painting by Bellini has a length of approximately four feet with a width of around four and a half feet, depicting a natural, but dramatic scene. This painting includes one of the largest and most extensive Renaissance landscapes.

The painting is oil on panel, measure 120 x 137 cm  and is housed in the Frick Collection in New York City.

This work is linked to New Testament Matthew 19:21 - Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.