1. The significance of religious art

4. My paintings are not concerned with the surface appearance of people or things but try to express something of the fundamental spiritual reality behind this surface appearance. I try to express in visible form the oneness and unity of this invisible power binding all things into one whole. I also try to express something of the universal and timeless truths behind the stories in the Bible. John Reilly David and Goliath Crucifixion Resurrection The Sixth Day of Creation

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10. The Vatican in Rome Michelangelo designed the dome for St Peter’s. The circular St Peter’s Square at the front is designed to look like a pair of arms; Mother Church opens her arms to gather in countless waves of pilgrims and visitors who come to her from every corner of the earth. This statue of St Peter is inside the Vatican. The feet are worn away from kisses of the faithful.

14. The Book of Kells *Google The Book of Kells and find out more about it!

16. Creation stained glass from Holy Ghost Catholic Church Hammond, Louisiana

17. Last Judgement by Jacob de Backer

18. A Gothic cathedral

20. Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper (enhanced version)

21. The stations of the cross * These would be found displayed around a Catholic church

22. The Good Samaritan by Marc Chagall