SONNETS FOR MARY: RETURNING FROM THE TOMB (Matthew 28:1-10)

March 27, 2016 by LW Countryman Leave a Comment

This painting by Bellini is my favorite portrayal of the risen Christ. In the lower right background, you see the woman hurrying along. (Clicking on the picture may enlarge it.) Is this just before he meets them? Or just after?

Giovanni Bellini, Christ Blessing, Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas

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