“We always find that those who walked closest to Christ were those who had to bear the greates
“We always find that those who walked closest to Christ were those who had to bear the greatest trials.” ~St. Teresa of Avila [Two Heads of Men, Vincent Van Gogh] • Teresa lived in an age of exploration as well as political, social, and religious upheaval. It was the 16th century, a time of turmoil and reform. She was born before the Protestant Reformation and died almost 20 years after the closing of the Council of Trent. More: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-teresa-of-avila • Generally overshadowed by the fame and familiarity of his paintings, Vincent van Gogh’s more than 1,100 drawings remain comparatively unknown, although they are among his most ingenious and striking creations. Van Gogh engaged drawing and painting in a rich dialogue, which enabled him to fully realize the creative potential of both means of expression. More: https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/gogh_d/hd_gogh_d.htm -- source link
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