Anyone know where can I find this artwork?
Husband Mike and I saw this painting (click for larger) hanging in a retreat center and we would
love to buy a copy. But, after tons o' lots o' searching, I've found nothing. Zip. Nada. Zilch.
NOTE: The white circle in the left is from glare; it's not part of the art. Also, this picture is not as wide as the actual piece; this is cropped a bit.While recently browsing through a Catholic bookstore, we did find a way smaller cropped version with a price sticker on the back that simply said, "Jesus Overlooking Jerusalem", but nothing more.
So, I'm desperate and am tossing this out into the Interwebs in the hopes that someone,
somewhere can point us in the right direction. If you can tell me anything at all about this piece and where I can buy a copy, I'd be eternally grateful!
Labels: artwork, shopping
CFotD: Icon of Joseph's family
Cool Find of the Day: It's not uncommon to see
icons depicting Mary with her parents (traditionally named Joachim and Anne), and there are plenty of beautiful ones out there. But I've never seen one of Joseph with
his parents ... until now.
I was absolutely floored and immensely delighted when I found this icon, "
Family of Saint Joseph".
Beautiful!
I've never ordered anything from outside the US, but I'm seriously considering getting it, along with one of
Mary's family and the
Holy Family itself. I rather like the idea of having the families of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus (the Holy Family), and I also like that it'd result in having three groups of three -- very Trinitarian!
I also adore these two depictions of Joseph
here and
here. And there are also some nice ones of
Saints Francis and Clare ... :-)
Labels: artwork, cfotd, joseph, mary, shopping
CFotD: Painting of Mary's Coronation
Cool Find of the Day: I did backflips when I unexpectedly stumbled 'pon
this wonderful painting of Mary's Coronation, as it has Joseph watching! That's always how I picture this particular mystery of the Rosary, and it's one of my faves. Imagine how thrilled Joseph was to watch Mary's Coronation as Queen of Heaven and Earth. His heart must've felt like bursting!
My other favorite mystery is the one just prior to the Coronation, Mary's Assumption. I see that as a big ole family reunion, not just with her and Jesus, but her, Jesus, and Joseph. The Holy Family reunited! Can you imagine the joy those Holy Spouses must've felt to be together again?
Anyhoodle, jes' had to share. :-)
Labels: artwork, cfotd, joseph, mary, prayer, rosary
