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This drawing was made by St. John of the Cross, probably between 1574 and 1577. He was praying in a loft overlooking the sanctuary at the Monastery of the Incarnation in Avila, Spain. He received a vision and then sketched what he had beheld.
One wonders if this might be the Father’s view of the crucifixion.
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Have you seen what Salvador Dali made of that image? Check out the link below: http//jeannero.free.fr/Images/Salvador-Dali/Salvador-Dali-Christ.jpg
And have a blessed Easter!
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Thanks Deborah – they are such haunting images. Easter Joy, Mike
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Thanks, Mike, for the very striking image. I’ve downloaded it and will try to remember to use it next Lent.
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Just remember, if you turn the picture sideways, the perspective changes. One perspective is from the side, one is from on high.
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i live in pueerto vallarta jalisco and just found thr drawing made by st john of the cross. i would like to have a copy how do i do that and how large can i get the copy to be without distortion in the drawing
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It is also said that St. John of the Cross said that we will be judged on how much we loved.
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Thanks for this reminder, Nikki. I think love was the key to his theology and prayer.
Peace,
Mike+
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