Category Archives: Church art

Take a peek at the image above and then at the ones of her below. You notice that our lady comes in a range of colours – most usually blue, often red and occasionaly white. What a parishioner asked on … Continue reading →

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617-1682) was one of the most important figures in Spanish Baroque painting. Although best known for religious works, he also produced a considerable number of paintings of contemporary women and children which make a charming record of … Continue reading →

This Sunday our Director of Music, Hilary Davan Whetton, stands down due to his many commitments on the national and international stage. We are extremely grateful for all he has done at S. Barnabas’ and are delighted that he will … Continue reading →

Anyone even vaguely interested in sacred art ought to head to the Byzantine Exhibition at the Royal Academy, Picaddily, which ends on March 22nd. It promises to be a veritable treat to those of a traditional disposition especially and I … Continue reading →