At the peak of the Spanish Rococo Baroque period, the BasÃlica de San Juan de Dios was built in Granada, Spain. Every surface is embellished in gilt and statuary. The result is a feast for the eyes offering the best that Spanish Baroque has to offer. The effect is pure wond…
The Stunning Basilica of San Juan de Dios in Granada, Spain
At the peak of the Spanish Rococo Baroque period, the BasÃlica de San Juan de Dios was built in Granada, Spain. Every surface is embellished in gilt and statuary. The result is a feast for the eyes offering the best that Spanish Baroque has to offer. The effect is pure wond…
Before and After: St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O’Neill, Nebraska
The good folks at Conrad Schmitt Studios recently shared news of a project at St. Patrick Catholic Church in O’Neill, Nebraska that involved bringing the parish back closer to its historical artistic roots. As many will know, many historical parishes were subjected to vari…
Portable Murals on the Life of the Prophet Moses by Markos Kampanis
Many may not be aware, but today is the observance of the Old Testament prophet and patriarch, Moses. The Old Testament righteous are frequently neglected in modern popular piety, which is really rather a shame given their place in salvation history, so today, in order to …
Medieval Meets Modern in Utrecht
Gothic vestment work is not something we have always a great deal of opportunity to feature here, but as we sit within the Octave of Easter, I thought it a good opportunity to feature of white gothic chasuble found in the collection of the Museum Catharijneconvent in Utrech…
Vatican Grottos Altar at the Tomb of St. Peter (Sepulcrum Sancti Petri Apostoli)
In the Vatican Grottos can be found this open concept chapel, facing the tomb of St. Peter. This is part of the vast crypt that stretches underneath St. Peter's Basilica. The area contains sarcophagi that hold the remains of deceased Roman Pontiffs, monarchs, princes of…
Before and After (Antependia Edition) with Penson Ecclesiastical Arts
One of the things we have discussed here and elsewhere over the years is how important antependia (i.e. altar frontals) can be and indeed are They are important in their own right in the same way that sacred vestments are generally, functioning effectively as the paraments…
