Rome, 1570. Michelangelo has just died. El Greco, a young, unknown Greek painter of 29, visits the Sistine Chapel and stops before The Last Judgment.
He openly criticizes the fresco. Too much nudity, not enough decorum for the Counter-Reformation Church. He proposes to destroy it and repaint it himself, on the same level but better.
All of Rome takes him for an arrogant madman. El Greco will never receive another major commission in Italy.
Rome, 1570. Michelangelo has just died. El Greco, a young, unknown Greek painter of 29, visits the Sistine Chapel and stops before The Last Judgment.
He openly criticizes the fresco. Too much nudity, not enough decorum for the Counter-Reformation Church. He proposes to destroy it and repaint it himself, on the same level but better.
All of Rome takes him for an arrogant madman. El Greco will never receive another major commission in Italy.
That is a cool story about art!
That shows us the deep, deep love of God, for his creation.
May we present it and represent it as such, so more and more people can see it, repent and believe, and turn to this awesome, God that we serve.
Great summary of the 'why' Jesus had to die for us. That's not often dug into in this depth.
Yes, what a great essay.
Spot on.
Always good to hear the simplicity that is the gospel.
that will totally preach...