The Baroque Art Accessibility Consortium

Author: Brian

  • St. Joseph the Worker

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    On May 1st the Catholic Church celebrates St. Joseph the Worker, the patron saint of all workers. Joseph was a popular subject to paint during the Counter-Reformation as he truly represents spirituality in everyday life. “St. Joseph the Carpenter” (c1642) by Georges de la Tour shows a young Jesus holding a candle with Joseph works.…

  • Incredulity of Saint Thomas

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    “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” (John 20:27). With the “Incredulity of Saint Thomas” (1602), Caravaggio gives us the most visceral representation of the Risen Christ’s physical body that’ve I’ve ever encountered. There are no halos, Jesus isn’t floating or…

  • Easter Sunday

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    This Easter Sunday, we look at one of the BAAC’s favorite depictions of the resurrected Christ. In room 211 at the @artinstitutechi you will see this massive and powerful painting. The Resurrection” (c. 1619-1620) by Francesco Buoneri aka Cecco del Caravaggio was commissioned for a family chapel in Florence. The painting was rejected by the family and…

  • Holy Saturday

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    On this Holy Saturday, the Baroque Art Accessibility Consortium takes a look at some of moving and inspirational pieces of Jesus’ Passion and Resurrection. In room 211 at the @artinstitutechi you will find back on display this breathtaking piece by Francisco de Zurbarán. “The Crucifixion” (1627). The black background and amazing detail on Jesus’ body and loin…

  • The Louvre

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    Overview This quick Itinerary will get you in and out of the Louvre in under an hour while still taking in the most important Baroque paintings and some bonus works.  Before you go Itinerary The Entrance Arrive at the Pyramid entrance near your scheduled entrance time.  They will have separate lines for the various times…

  • Palm Sunday

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    “Entry of Christ into Jerusalem” (c.1640) by Laurent de La Hyre located in Eglise St-Germain-des-Pres in Paris. I took this picture when in the church this past fall but the lighting + my lack of skill doesn’t do the painting justice. This an example of 17th century art that is not considered strictly Baroque, because…

  • St. Isidore of Seville

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    April 4th is the feast day of St. Isidore of Seville. St. Isidore was 7th century a scholar, bishop, and theologian. Known as the “last scholar of the ancient world,” he compiled the Etymologiae, an early encyclopedia. A key figure in preserving classical knowledge, he worked to unify Visigothic Spain under Catholicism. St. Isidore (c.1655)…

  • The Annunciation Part 2

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    In honor of the Annunciation we’ve got a bonus post of two decidedly NOT Baroque paintings. The Annunciation (c.1434) by Van Eyck at the National Gallery in Washington D.C. @ngadc The Angel Gabriel is the most magnificently dressed Angel I have ever laid eyes on. Van Eyck’s work as an illuminator prepared him to paint the impossibly…

  • Feast of the Annunciation

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    March 25th is the Feast of the Annunciation in the Catholic Church. It is the announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive a son by the power of the Holy Spirit to be called Jesus. It was an extremely popular subject to depict in Counter-Reformation times. Today we show…

  • Feast of St. Joseph

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    March 19th is the Feast of St. Joseph, the earthly father and foster father of Jesus Christ, and the husband of the Virgin Mary. A humble carpenter by trade, Joseph is a key figure in the Nativity story, demonstrating unwavering faith and obedience to God’s will. Joseph was visited by an angel in a dream…