Tag Archives: Blessing

April 14

The Blessing of the Mundane

I was immediately drawn to the brilliant colors and composition of this painting. If I was able to do laundry in this setting, I probably would enjoy it more. It is titled, Wash Day on the Maine Coast, and was painted by N.C. Wyeth, an American artist known for his illustrations of adventure and historical […]

April 07

My Lord and My God

I’m baaack. Thank you to my faithful readers who have graciously understood my need to take a break from posting. I have missed discovering and researching artwork and tying artistic expressions to our faith. One of the biblical events that is talked about often after Easter is the story of Doubting Thomas. I was captivated […]

June 05

The Wrestling Match

This striking painting depicts the story of Jacob wrestling with a mysterious stranger in Genesis 32. The stars in the background look down Jacob and the stranger, whose identity is hidden behind his garment. Jacob leans with all his might into his opponent, who has a hold of Jacob’s foot. Jacob’s face is buried in […]