On Art

Crucifixion, by Giovanni Stradano (1523–1605)

Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons

Angels Speaking Hebrew, by Mark Podwal

Art selection and comment by Lil Copan

The Tax Collector and the Pharisee, by Raymond Quinsac Monvoisin

Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons

John, Thomas, and Judas from Apostles, by Michel Östlund

Art selection and comment by Lil Copan

Miracles of Christ: Healing of the Ten Lepers (detail), Byzantine mosaic (12th century)

Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons

Happy Down, Who’s Prayin’ for Me? (top), Stephen’s Small Loveable, and Kalashnikov II, by Roz Dimon

Art selection and comment by Lil Copan

Prophet Jeremiah, by Donatello (ca. 1386–1466)

Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons

Transfiguration, by Julia Stankova

Art selection and comment by Lil Copan

Vanitas, by Pieter Claesz (c. 1597–1660)

Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons

Gate of Passage, by Lisa Ross

Art selection and comment by Lil Copan

Good Samaritan, by Jacopo Bassano (1510–1592)

Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons

Images from Golden States of Grace: Prayers of the Disinherited, by Rick Nahmias

Art selection and comment by Lil Copan

Visitation, by Jacopo Pontormo (1494–1557)

Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons

We Defend, We Harvest, We Work! and Mexican Cook, by Michele Ramirez

Art selection and comment by Lil Copan

Ascension of Christ, by Fra Angelico (c. 1395–1455)

Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons

Outreach, by Malak El-Shazly

Art selection and comment by Lil Copan

The Conversion of Saint Paul, by Caravaggio

Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons

Martyrs (Earth, Air, Fire, Water); detail from Lamentation for the Forsaken

Art selection and comment by Lil Copan

Triptych of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary, by Nicholas Froment

Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons

Feeding of Judas, by P. Solomon Raj

Art selection and comment by Lil Copan

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