The Martyrdom of St. Lawrence Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel's

Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel's artistic brilliance lies not only in his technical mastery but also in his ability to imbue the painting with a profound emotional depth

guides the ship right up to the two columns and comes to rest between them

John leading His Adopted Mother Home after departing the tomb (depicted in the background) wherein Christ was laid

their body language reflecting a sense of power and judgment

The Martyrdom of St. Lawrence Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel'sThis stunning portrait of St. Lawrence is a meditation on a heros resilient faith tested by a brutal martyrdom of fire. Painted by Jean Baptiste de Champaigne in 1660 it boasts a youthful vivacity in its color palette while contrasting cool cerulean blues with deep colored flames of carmine red. This masterpiece not only inspires the mind but guides the heart to God. A must for every Catholic home!