THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES: DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Oil on cradled canvas

6’ x 4.5’

Early 2024 - March 2024, November 22 - December 1, 2024

While Mary and the disciples pray in private, the Holy Spirit descends on them in tongues of fire, signifying fervent faith and divine inspiration. In this painting, laser-like beams in the formation of the ancient, Jewish, Qabbalistic Tree of Life take the place of the tongues of fire. There is also an indirect allusion to Mary as the Egyptian goddess Isis, as suggested by the embroidery of bird's wing feathers on her bodice.

The auditory stimulus I used is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M. Do listen to it while viewing the painting.

Will make an effort to paint The Glorious Mysteries: The Crowning of Mary before installing Job, Descent, and Crowning at Maryhill School of Theology.