Seeing God in Art: The Christian Faith in 30 Masterpieces

A sequence of insightful meditations evoking the essence of Christianity, as depicted in some of the world's great paintings. A sequence of insightful meditations evoking the essence of Christianity, as depicted in some of the world's great paintings. 

Over the centuries some of the world’s greatest painters have explored and expressed their faith in God through their art. Here, Richard Harries invites you to reflect with him on thirty such artists, and to see how their paintings illuminate important aspects of Christian faith and teaching.

Encompassing masterpieces by Rembrandt, Leonardo, Titian and Caravaggio as well as modern works by Chagall, Spencer and Rouault, this book presents the essentials of the faith in a way that will move the reader to respond with heart as well as head.