Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Joy to the World!

17th Century Painting of Madonna and Child
by the artist Sassoferrato
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Nativity Painting by Gerard van Honthorst 1622
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Beautiful paintings hundreds of years old.
The artists no longer here, but their work remains
~ to inspire and bless ~
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I wonder what was in their hearts as they painted the
beauty of God's salvation
entering our world
as a newborn
babe
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As angels sang the first noel
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~ Joy to the World! ~

3 comments:

My Grama's Soul said...

Good morning Violet....while scrolling blogland this morning I came across your post and realized that I have an Icon bought in Estonia that is a depiction of your first painting...I love it.

Xo

Jo

Angelsdoor * Penny said...

Dear Violet
Thank you so much for sharing these exquisite paintings.. I love the work of the old masters.
Enjoy your week
Blessings,
Penny

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

GOOD MORNING MY DEAREST! How wonderful to begin December comme il faut (like one should) with the reason for the season....Now I want to go to our local fine arts museum to see all the classics!! Oh, I have been so busy...this is ridiculous!

ENJOY YOUR DAY! Anita