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St Francis of Assisi: Illuminations by Matthew Paris

St Francis of Assisi: Illuminations by Matthew Paris

I wonder at the control that the 13th century artist had when working on such a small scale. He must have had exceptional eyesight to work without the aid of optical devices and modern lighting systems. I speak as one who at 61 years old, would struggle to match it with something twice the size even with the best reading and magnifying glasses and electric spot lamps!

The Gothic Form - A Question of Style

The Gothic Form - A Question of Style

Sacred art is not about depicting peoples and events as they actually looked. Sacred art is an arrangement of symbolic representations intended to draw the viewer beyond the image and turn hearts and minds to God.