French artist George Rouault died on Feb 13, 1958. His work in a stained-glass studio influenced his painting style. Moved by his discovery of Christ at 30 he disdained the hypocrisy of bourgeois religion and sought to celebrate Christ's presence in the poor, suffering, sinners.

Feb 13, 2019 · 2:29 PM UTC

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"My only ambition is to be able one day to paint Christ so movingly that those who see Him will be converted."
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg
I just saw this painting in Cleveland!
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg
This Rouault hangs in the Walsh Library at Fordham. I try to connect with it for at least a moment every time I come here to study. It’s been a significant source of grounding and consolation.
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