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Menaion icons are monthly sacraments closely connected to the church calendar and the veneration of saints. Most often, you see rows of feasts and saints associated with certain months. In the featured 19th-century holy icon, you can take a closer look at the yearly Menaion that depicts a huge number of saints whose feast days are celebrated every day of the year. In the middle of the work, you can clearly see the scene of the coronation of the Virgin. Learn more about the sacral meaning of Menaion icons on our blog.

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Gustave Moreau, Pieta

Custos Virginum, Familiarum Columen ! Sancte Joseph, ora pro nobis ! I was commissionned to do this artwork by a lady, who contacted me on Instagram. She was very kind to allow me to post this here for more people to see it. She explained to me, that she and her family received a lot of graces through the intercession of St Joseph, and that now she feels obligated to spread the piety towards The Pillar of Families. Depictions of Joseph in art history, although some magnificent in execution, seemed to me a bit mundane. They were usually just images of an elderly person, draped in cloth and holding a lilly. None of these elements made him really distinct from the depictions of thousands of other saints and prophets. There is probably some wisdom in it. I though it would be fitting though to depict Joseph in a different way, but still grounded in classical iconography. I though of Platytera, which is a typical depiction of Mary, holding her hands up in the orant pose and wearing a big medallion, with Jesus on it. In that image, Mary becomes a canvas, on which revealed to us is the image of Christ. In the same way, in my illustration I tried to make Joseph resemble a processional banner, like the ones that are used on Corpus Christi, with an embroider image of the Holy Mother of God and her child. #illustrationart #papercutout #sacredart #holymary #arssacra #artoftheday https://www.instagram.com/p/CLkIdZtj9Oh/?igshid=1l7xe7b67b51w

​“Bruegel the Elder used space, along with other elements of art, to his benefit in the painting Census at Bethlehem. His use of space provides a natural barrier between the various scenes shown in the village without causing visual overload. He uses value to build depth of color throughout the painting, in particularly the red sunset over the frozen lake. The gradual fading of red to blue aids the transition from the woods to the lake in a memorizing way. ​The Artwork depicts the winter activities in the historical location of Bethlehem. Some inaccuracies are present, such as the landscape and climate being inspired by Bruegel the Elder’s Homeland, and the Crest of his Homeland’s Government. I personally believe that these are less of historical inaccuracies, but the representation of Bruegel the Elder’s connection to the story of the coming of Christ on a spiritual level. The painting makes allusions to the culture of his Nation at the time of the mid-16th Century, as well as foreshadowing towards the Crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. The foreshadowing is portrayed as a cross over a chapel and a grave marked with a cross hidden behind trees next to the brick building and sunset. I personally believe this foreshadows the Jewish Head Bishops framing Jesus for conspiracy against Rome, leading to his demise, and alleged reincarnation. ​The painting is oil on canvas, using a wet on wet technique. The bodies and faces show profile research later used by 17th century artists. Despite the apparent asymmetrical layout, balance is achieved. At the top of the layout, there is a horizon, and a second horizon is a diagonal line from the top left to bottom right. The Census/Tax/Butcher house, (open for interpretation), and the ruins are on opposing sides, and the frozen lake and snowy courtyard are in the middle creating balance. The painting provides a sense of unity among the numerous scenes through the use of space and association. I personally enjoy paintings similar to and including The Census at Bethlehem for their ability to portray a story throughout the image, engaging the viewer in a theatrical sense rather than being open for interpretation. Yes, many aspects of this panting are open for interpretation, but the overall narrative remains.” -Seamus Wasson