Posted on 02/05/2022 6:26:37 AM PST by Hebrews 11:6
Well, I omit artworks daily, for various reasons. Always, my top goal is to deliver the Scripture winsomely. If nudity—or anything else—interferes with that, then out they’ll go. It’s a frequent tension.
It's a good thing that God made women. He didn't give them facial hair to hide behind, instead giving each inherent beauty.
And it's a good thing that God made Rebecca beautiful, so that Abraham's servant would have his judgment confirmed. Isaac needed her.
Yes. If your goal is to use Art to illustrate Scripture, then you have to look carefully.
That was not always the srtist’s intent. Sometimes it was a commission, sometimes a study piece, sometimes a “show-off” piece, and sometimes it is genuinely spiritual.
In the case of the Sistine Chapel, the art was to fulfil a commission that the artist didn’t even want! And yet, it is still beautiful.
I never have to worry about Tissot, though. The sincerity and spirituality of his illustrations are always apparent.
Oh I know! You are much appreciated!
Why Thank you, FRiend! :-)
another bunch of good ones
#14 and #29 are my favorites today
I must be in a crisp edges mood or something like that.
Glad you found some you enjoy.
14 and 17 find attractive, especially the camels in 14. In 17, Rebecca appears as beautiful as described in the Bible. In addition, the compositions of these two are quite dissimilar from the rest. In 31 the women all appear to be depictions of Pan, or demons after examining the structure of the faces carefully. Much under the surface going on, especially with the Medieval Italian artists.
It has been difficult for me, but gradually I am coming to accept that.
“It has been difficult for me, but gradually I am coming to accept that.”
Understood, no worries. Thank you for doing this. Sent links to several friends. Not trying to tell you to censor, self- or otherwise.
Theological chasm the largest.
Hope he didn’t use one of those Internet sites like Tindr...................
You find camels “attractive”?.............
Abe was old-school.
Heh, heh. Lol. Did not elaborate earlier, apologise.
Yes, does sound strange. Allow explanation here . . .
Style, composition, perspective and colors most attract me here - as opposed to many of the other paintings. Style more like another painter . . Boulanger? Scene is larger than most and desert rather than bucolic European countryside.
Camel head breaking up view line in background, amusing.
Regarding the camels, the saddle, saddle pad, and luggage in brighter colors and pattern contrasting and to the upper right would like to see full sized. Rebecca and Eliezer figures are enjoyable, but not what is seen by me first. Actually, would like to own a copy of this.
Re: Camels
Looking at some of these paintings, it becomes apparent that more than few of the artists never laid eyes on a real camel!.............
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