This lovely gift book illustrates the lives of the saints in fine art. Their stories are told together with inspirational quotations from throughout the Christian centuries. The high quality of the reproduction of the paintings and decoration of the book makes it excellent value for money. Saints include: Andrew, Benedict, Catherine, Christopher, Elizabeth, Francis, Dominic, George, James, Jerome, John the Baptist, John, Joseph, Lawrence, Luke, Mary, Mary Magdalene, Matthew, Mark, Paul, Peter and Thomas. Artists include: Catena, Champaigne, Puvis de Chavannes, Cima da Conegliano, Crivelli, Gaudenzio, Lochner, Lorenzo Monaco, the Master of the Palazzo Venezia Madonna, Raphael, the Master of the Legend of St Ursula, the Master of the St Bartholomew Altarpiece, Sacchi, Savoldo and Uccello.
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Höhe: 148 mm
Breite: 100 mm
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978-0-7459-4418-0 (9780745944180)
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MERYL DONEY is a freelance writer and editor. She has written more than 50 books for both adults and children. Her most recent publications include The Art of Prayer (Lion 1999).