Tag: Mercy

03 Works, The Art of War, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mercy Amidst Chaos, with footnotes

Jul 30, 2024

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Zaidan Art Blog

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“Mercy Amidst Chaos” is an oil painting that captures a poignant moment in the midst of a fierce battle. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s mastery of composition and emotional depth, this artwork juxtaposes the tenderness of the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene with the tragedy of war… Please follow link for full post
01 Work, Interpretation of the bible, Frans Francken the Younger’s The Seven Acts of Mercy, with Footnotes #212

Oct 3, 2023

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Zaidan Art Blog

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In St Matthew’s Gospel (25:35-36) Christ addresses the righteous and speaks of six acts of charity: feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, welcoming strangers, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and visiting those in prison. The seventh – burying the dead – is not mentioned there, but depictions of that particular act of charity…