Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Monday, October 8, 2012

The Illuminated Gospels: Thomas Finis/Incipit


















This plate marks the delineation between the Infancy Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Thomas proper.

The Illuminated Gospels: Luke 1:46-55


















This prayer of Mary is called the "Magnificat" by Catholics, who hold it in special esteem. In fact, it is not uncommon to find it in Catholic psalters amidst the hymns of David.

Friday, October 5, 2012

Lady


















This piece was originally published in the 2003 Issue of The Traveler, where it received Honorable Mention in Drawing. The quotation is from one of Dante's minor poems.