Our Lady of the Ages

I see Her everywhere: on ancient shores
Where human greed and wickedness oppress
God’s precious souls through tyranny and war.
She smiles down with grace to heal and bless.

This painting was inspired by a stunning illustration of a Black Christ that I saw on the internet. I hope to someday learn the picture’s title and name of the artist. I looked into the dark eyes of that image and thought, “I’d like to paint your mother.” I tried to create a face with features that could represent a variety of ethnicities and with characteristics that convey strength, patience, and peace. I titled this Our Lady of the Ages to celebrate the ancient people and cultures of the church. There is an intimation of a desert sun beneath and to the right of Our Lady’s halo in recognition of the Middle East. The original natural element was to be a scallop shell forming a halo, but I decided instead to create a crown of twelve cowrie shells in tribute to Africa.

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Our Lady of the Ages Note Card Set

Ten 5 x 7 cards and 10 envelopes per package. (includes shipping and handling)

Price: $12.50

Variety Pack

Ten 5 x 7 cards and 10 envelopes per package. (includes shipping and handling)

Price: $12.50

Photo posted by Kate Duffy Sim on November - 29 - 2011

Album: "I See Her Everywhere"