“Heavenly Earth: Images of St. Francis at La Verna” at the National Gallery of Art gathers 29 seldom seen prints, drawings, books and a precious miniature, crowned by the oil painting “Francis in Prayer” (c. 1620) by Italian master Bernardo Strozzi, himself once a Franciscan priest.
3/7/18
Nora Hamerman | For the Catholic Herald
The exhibit, "Heavenly Bodies. Fashion and
the Catholic Imagination," includes more than 100 pieces from top
designers inspired by Catholic symbolism and art, as well as 40 vestments and accoutrements
from the papal office of liturgical celebrations.
3/7/18
By CAROL GLATZ | Catholic News Service