Monday, May 25, 2009

Our Lady of the Barren Tree

Our Lady of the Barren Tree Petrus Christus 1444 or 1462

7 comments:

  1. There is so much mystery in this art; it makes muted colors, fog, cloudy days even more beautiful and intriguing! I LOVE IT. How did your jewelry show go? We are anxious to know. Anita

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  2. thank you so much Anita!

    the show wasn't great, too many vendors and an out of the way spot but I had a great time! always fun to get out of the studio and meet people....I can't be a hermit all the time :)

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  3. I'm sure there is much symbolism here as well as a compelling visual.

    Do you know what the "A" represents?

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  4. "The Madonna is surrounded by leafless branches of a tree from which hang fifteen golden letters, symbols of the Hail Mary"

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  5. How inspiring! Of course, I see the Madonna in the tree wearing the red cloak, but a turquoise gown beneath it and replace the wee baby Jesus with a baby cat and there is my "Tree of Golden Letters with a Baby Cat"!

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  6. Oh Jen I adore this!!! the red, the branches, the letters, and those wonderful faces! How beautiful!!!
    Hugs
    Ulla

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  7. ! M, I can see your version clearly! Do it!

    Ulla, so glad you like it! Very fascinating imagery I thought.
    hugs to you!

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