Tag: GeorgesDeLaTour
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St. Peter Repentant
St. Peter Repentant (1645) by Georges de La Tour shows a wide-eyed St. Peter, with his hands clasped in grief, contemplating his denial of Jesus. We see the rooster to reinforce the Bible story where Peter denied that he was with Jesus three times before the cock crowed. LaTour is unique among famous Baroque artists…
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St. Joseph the Worker
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.…
