The Ascension Depicted in the Rabbula Gospel Book
This is one of the earliest Christian manuscripts to be illuminated with (the oxymoronic) “large miniatures.”
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Traditional Catholic Artwork
New Monthly Companion for the Extraordinary Form
“Benedictus: The Traditional Catholic Companion” is an initiative of Sophia Institute Press.
Exploring the 5th/6th-Century Mosaics of Ravenna
These magnificent images are not only attractive to behold, but also deeply theological.
Holy Souls in Purgatory • 15th-Century Missal Illumination
Detail from the Missal of Eberhard von Greiffenklau
6th-Century Icon: God of Mercy and Justice
A thoughtful reading of an icon at the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai, Egypt
Two Articles Worth Reading
On “Liturgiam authenticam” and the Crisis in Art
Essence, Form, Experience
Fourth Annual Art of the Beautiful Lecture Series
The Church of Our Savior
And the Case of the Vanishing Icons
Archbishop Sample’s Letter On Sacred Music (8 of 8)
Eagerly awaiting a Pastoral Letter on Sacred Art in Divine Worship.
Artist Lecture Series at Thomas More College
If you are in New England July 25 – August 1, you don’t want to miss this!
“Crucifixion” by Pierre-Paul Prud’hon
A striking image that should be more well-known.
What is Catholic Art?
Help me define the indefinable.
Saints Who Were Artists
A Catalog
Jubilee Museum Sacred Art Biennial 2014
Call for entries for visual artists!
Finally! A Manly Saint Joseph
I’m not sure why, but there are an unusually high number of saccharine depictions St. Joseph. This is not one of them.
Painting of St. Catherine of Siena Part II
See the “reveal” of the finished painting.
Painting St. Catherine of Siena Part I
See what goes into designing a painting.
A Visual Chronicle of Parish Life: Day 1
A week of inspiring images to brighten your day.
Day 1: “The Baptism” by Joaquin Sorolla
Movie Review: The Monuments Men
Not Great Art, Itself, But Nevertheless Thought-Provoking
The Art of the Beautiful Lecture Series
Professor Anthony Esolen Presents: “Love & Artistic Genesis”