ART SPEAKS

What art says about what we believe
Road to Calvary

Road to Calvary

While in this fresco it may seem Christ ignores his mother, he actually purposely breaks her heart to allow her to participate in the divine drama of salvation.

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The Archangels

The Archangels

Sometimes Iconography reveals how people think of things. This icon by Georgios Kortezas presents unusual imagery connected with the three named archangels. This article explains the meaning behind them.

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Swoon of the Virgin

Swoon of the Virgin

The swoon of Mary was once seen as a weakness, but the concept of co-redemptrix interprets it a refreshing way, and how beautiful it is.

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Handing over the Keys

Handing over the Keys

Explore the symbolism Raphael uses in the recommissioning of Peter.

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Immaculate Conception

Immaculate Conception

Painting of the Immaculate Conception follow a certain pattern. In this ArtSpeaks, we will unpack the different symbolism to fully understand what each means and gain a better understanding of Mary.

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Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

What does this painting of Adam and Eve tell us about our role in creation? This ArtSpeaks explores the meaning behind Johan Wenzel Peter's painting of creation.

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Vision of St. Helena

Vision of St. Helena

What can Paolo Veronese's painting on St. Helena teach us about prayer? This ArtSpeaks explores prayer as a gift, covenant, and communion.

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Adam and Eve (and the love triangle in Eden)

Adam and Eve (and the love triangle in Eden)

There is an overwhelming number of art, including this one by Raphael, depicting the serpent in Eden as a woman to tell the story of a love triangle. This ArtSpeaks explains why.

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The Fisherman's Pulpit

The Fisherman's Pulpit

Pulpits have taken different shapes across the centuries. This one in Austria takes the form of Peter's boat in the Gospel of Luke for a very interesting reason.

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Mother of Good Counsel

Mother of Good Counsel

A fresco that detaches itself and lands in a church thousands of miles across the sea is a story of one image of our Mother of Good Counsel.

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The Chair of St. Peter

The Chair of St. Peter

On February 22, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostles. Why have a feast for a chair? This Artspeaks answers why.

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The Descent from the Cross

The Descent from the Cross

The masterpiece of Roger Van der Weyden gives us three insights from the position of Jesus and Mary, from the bones at the bottom, and the alternate name of the painting.

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