Childhood of Christ Orthodox and the power of conviction

and the power of conviction

Excellent for families looking to create a clear example of holiness for their children

Completed in the 16th century

Spanish Renaissance periods

Childhood of Christ Orthodox and the power of conviction"Childhood of Christ" by Garrit van Honthorst is a living meditation on the inner life of the holy family. This rich, evocative painting plays with light and darkness and draws the eye inescapably to the glowing flame held by the Christ child. A candle is often used to symbolize Christ. The flame being His divinity and the wax being His humanity. He is the light by which we may see things as they truly are. St. Joseph works surrounded by darkness, far