In these difficult times of pandemic, we may miss experiencing
the sacraments instituted by Christ. We also miss being able to go to museums and see great art in
person. Yet thanks to modern technology, we can use this time to
re-imagine the original context and meaning of many artworks that have been
separated and put on museum walls. A great example of this is the Seven Sacraments
series painted by Nicolas Poussin around 1640.
The National Gallery of Art in Washington owns one of those pictures,
“The Baptism of Christ.”
9/16/20
Nora Hamerman | For the Catholic Herald
5/12/20
By MICHELLE MARTIN | Catholic News Service