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Those who mourn

Les Affligés
8" x 10"
Acrylic on canvas
2007

Part of The Beatitudes series
Model: Laurence Labonté

Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4)

The idea of "those who mourn" would be a reference to the sadness brought about by the weight of sin leading to repentance. Repentance over one's own sin, but also that of the world in general. Those who weep over the corruption of the world and look forward to purification and restoration will be comforted when God establishes his kingdom and wipes away all tears form their eyes (Revelation 21: 4).

The keyhole concept refers to God witnessing our introspection and grief, and looking forward to comfort us:
Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and sup with him, and he with me. (Revelation 3:20)

It is often during difficult times that we hear Jesus knocking and calling the loudest.

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She has very classical features, doesn't she? She sort of reminds me of a sculpture made by Michelangelo or something...she's very lovely. And I really like her expression!

Beautiful work, my dear!

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She looks a lot like George de La Tour's paintings.

Michelangelo... kind of true too.

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October 10, 2007
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