It’s the 20th century dreck surrounding it that got to me. It clashes with Mary.
Its the 20th century dreck surrounding it that got to me. It clashes with Mary.Pontifical Roman Seminary (Pontificio Seminario Romano Maggiore) - founded in 1565; located at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome
My eye likes the background around Mary, but not the lower background to the Crucifix. However, I think I understand what the architect / artist was going for: The universe is peaceful and beautiful, but Christ's death on the cross for our sins was a radical, disruptive event.