On this feast of the Ascension of our Lord, my attention is drawn to the painted ceilings of churches. The ceiling of the chapter house of the cathedral at York (above) shows the central role of Christ, the Lamb of God, in the Catholic Faith.
The blue ceiling with gold stars at the Church of St Mary the Virgin in New York City (above) reminds one of the celestial realms of glory. It is a common ornamentation for the sanctuary. The blue ceiling with gold "MR" in the Cathedral of St John the Evangelist in Spokane (below) reminds us of Maria Regina--Mary, the Queen of heaven.
The soft blue and white on the ceiling of Worcester Cathedral (above) convey a sense of the gentleness of the Lamb of God. The detailed painted saints and ornament on the ceiling of St Paul's Cathedral in London (below) remind one of the glories that await in heaven.
The color in the tower at Canterbury Cathedral (above) highlights the architectural structure, as does the contemporary look in the cathedral of Madrid (below).
No comments:
Post a Comment