The most tragic sight imaginable is a mother who has lost a child. Witnessing such a thing, most shrink from the searing sense of loss, the emptiness of bereavement. Yet when Michelangelo unveiled his Pietà—the image of the Virgin Mary mourning the lifeless Christ—he revealed how sorrow can be conquered by hope. In 1497, Cardinal…
The Image of Compassion
March 5, 2022
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The Pietà is a common theme throughout the history of Western art, and pertains to works of art that depict the Virgin Mary with Jesus after his crucifixion. The word “pietà” roughly translates to “pity” or “compassion,” and illustrates Mary’s love for her son. The most famous Pietà is a sculpture by Renaissance artist Michelangelo….
In Beauty, Solace
“De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine” opens Psalm 130 (Psalm 129 in the older numbering system): “Out of the depths I have cried to you, O Lord.” Whether or not we embrace a religious faith is immaterial in our comprehension of these words. People of all ages, races, and faiths have found themselves dragged into…
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