Tag: Ismael
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20 Works, December 24th. is Fernand Cormon’s day, his art, illustrated with footnotes #254
Fernand Cormon (24 December 1845–20 March 1924) was a French painter born in Paris. He became a pupil of Alexandre Cabanel, Eugène Fromentin, and Jean-François Portaels, and one of the leading historical painters of modern France. His father was the playwright Eugène Cormon. His mother was Charlotte Furais, the actress… Please follow link for full…
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20 Works, December 24th. is Fernand Cormon’s day, his art, illustrated with footnotes #254
Fernand Cormon (24 December 1845–20 March 1924) was a French painter born in Paris. He became a pupil of Alexandre Cabanel, Eugène Fromentin, and Jean-François Portaels, and one of the leading historical painters of modern France. His father was the playwright Eugène Cormon. His mother was Charlotte Furais, the actress… Please follow link for full…
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07 Works, Today, June 18th, is martyr Saints Leontius, Hypatius and Theodolus’s day, their story in Paintings #169
Saints Leontius, Hypatius and Theodolus were Roman soldiers who, according to Christian tradition, were martyred for their faith. Leontius was Greek by origin, and served as an officer of the imperial army in the Phoenician city of Tripoli during the reign of Vespasian (70–79). Leontius was distinguished for his bravery and good sense, and the…
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07 Works, Today, June 17th, is martyrs Manuel, Sabel and Ismael’s day, their story in Paintings #168
The Holy Martyrs Manuel, Sabel and Ismael, brothers by birth, were descended from an illustrious Persian family. Their father was a pagan, but their mother was a Christian, who baptized the children and raised them with firm faith in Christ. When they reached adulthood, the brothers entered military service. Speaking on behalf of the Persian…