By Francis De Erdely, 1950
https://hyperallergic.com/753863/the-artist-who-painted-the-struggles-we-face/
Visio Divina
Ask for the grace to see and receive from the Holy. Sit silently and contemplate the image for a few minutes.
What word or phrase comes to mind? What emotion arises?
Who are the figures? Note the lighting. The faces, hands, clothing.
Continue to sit quietly with this painting.
Consider the compassion of God, the unconditioned love,
the return of the once-far-off child.
Is there someone for whose return you are waiting?
Carry this image in your mind through the day.
Ask and allow the Spirit to remind you that you are divinely embraced, in each and every moment.
For more info about Francis De Erdely, and commentary on this piece:
- Laguna Art Museum – Striking Figures: Francis De Erdely exhibition
- Article: “The Artist Who Painted the Struggles We Face”
- Article: “Francis De Erdely is a painterly footnote to L.A.’s art history“