The Art of Holy Week and Easter

Meditations on the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus

Sister Wendy Beckett author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:SPCK Publishing

Published:21st Jan '21

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The Art of Holy Week and Easter cover

See Easter through art, and art through Easter. These reflections from the late, beloved Sister Wendy Beckett opens up the images of Easter and their meaning.

Sister Wendy's insightful meditations on the meaning of Holy Week and Easter, as portrayed by some of the world's greatest painters.‘For those who want to appreciate the spirituality behind some of the world’s greatest works of art, this book will be hugely inspiring – not only during Lent but at any time of the year.’ - Janina Ramirez Brimming with Sister Wendy's irrepressible wisdom and enthusiasm, this little book explores the spiritual riches to be found in some of the world’s greatest paintings of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus. Illustrated in full colour with thirty famous and lesser-known masterpieces of Western art, here is a chance to hear again the voice of Sister Wendy as she gently leads you into a deeper appreciation of all that these paintings convey to the discerning eye. 'Sister Wendy’s deep and insightful commentaries are utterly unique.' - Delia Smith

Gorgeous, beautifully produced, and Sister Wendy's comments are sharp and sensual. . . Beauty and surprise on every page, this is a book to linger over. - Piers Plowright, writing in the Tablet, on Sister Wendy's 100 Best-loved Paintings.

ISBN: 9780281085255

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80 pages