The Art of Mary
A Painting a Day for Lent and Easter
Foreword by
Amy Orr-Ewing
Brimming with Sister Wendy's inimitable wisdom and enthusiasm, this little book explores the spiritual riches to be found in some of the world’s greatest paintings of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
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9780281091881-grouped
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Sister Wendy Beckett (Author)
Sister Wendy (1930-2018) was a consecrated virgin and art historian who became world famous in the 1990s when she presented a series of BBC documentaries on the history of painting. She was the author of over thirty books, including the internationally bestselling The Story of Painting (Dorling Kindersley, 1997). Her most recent books include Sister Wendy’s Bible Treasury (2012),
The Art of Lent (2017), The Art of Holy Week and Easter (2021) and Sister Wendy’s 100 Best-loved Paintings (2019).
Philip Law (In-House Editor)
Philip Law is Publishing Director for SPCK and Lion Books. His previous books include The One Hour Bible (SPCK, 2018), A Time to Pray: 365 classic prayers to help you through the year (Lion, 2002) and The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer (SPCK/Crossroad, 1995/ 2009). He is also a contributor to the 6th edition of The Lion Handbook to the Bible (Lion, 2025).
Sister Wendy (1930-2018) was a consecrated virgin and art historian who became world famous in the 1990s when she presented a series of BBC documentaries on the history of painting. She was the author of over thirty books, including the internationally bestselling The Story of Painting (Dorling Kindersley, 1997). Her most recent books include Sister Wendy’s Bible Treasury (2012),
The Art of Lent (2017), The Art of Holy Week and Easter (2021) and Sister Wendy’s 100 Best-loved Paintings (2019).
Philip Law (In-House Editor)
Philip Law is Publishing Director for SPCK and Lion Books. His previous books include The One Hour Bible (SPCK, 2018), A Time to Pray: 365 classic prayers to help you through the year (Lion, 2002) and The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer (SPCK/Crossroad, 1995/ 2009). He is also a contributor to the 6th edition of The Lion Handbook to the Bible (Lion, 2025).
Sister Wendy brings alive the words and actions of the mother of Jesus in this beautiful set of meditations.
Sister Wendy’s deep and insightful commentaries are utterly unique.
About
The forty exquisite paintings gathered here follow Mary’s story in the Gospels – from the moment of the Annunciation through to the earliest days of the Church, when the disciples of Jesus were gathered in Jerusalem following his ascension into heaven.
The Art of Mary will be warmly welcomed by all who would love another chance to hear the voice of Sister Wendy as she gently leads the reader into a deeper appreciation of these masterpieces, and of the uniquely blessed woman to whom they point.
Contents
Foreword by Amy Orr-Ewing
Introduction: Scenes from thee life of Mary
Part 1. The servant of the Lord
Part 2. Blessed among women
Part 3. Mother and child
Part 4. A piercing sword
Part 5. Treasure in her heart
Part 6. Woman, behold your son!
Epilogue: Devoted to prayer
The Art of Mary will be warmly welcomed by all who would love another chance to hear the voice of Sister Wendy as she gently leads the reader into a deeper appreciation of these masterpieces, and of the uniquely blessed woman to whom they point.
Contents
Foreword by Amy Orr-Ewing
Introduction: Scenes from thee life of Mary
Part 1. The servant of the Lord
Part 2. Blessed among women
Part 3. Mother and child
Part 4. A piercing sword
Part 5. Treasure in her heart
Part 6. Woman, behold your son!
Epilogue: Devoted to prayer
Author
Sister Wendy Beckett (Author)
Sister Wendy (1930-2018) was a consecrated virgin and art historian who became world famous in the 1990s when she presented a series of BBC documentaries on the history of painting. She was the author of over thirty books, including the internationally bestselling The Story of Painting (Dorling Kindersley, 1997). Her most recent books include Sister Wendy’s Bible Treasury (2012),
The Art of Lent (2017), The Art of Holy Week and Easter (2021) and Sister Wendy’s 100 Best-loved Paintings (2019).
Philip Law (In-House Editor)
Philip Law is Publishing Director for SPCK and Lion Books. His previous books include The One Hour Bible (SPCK, 2018), A Time to Pray: 365 classic prayers to help you through the year (Lion, 2002) and The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer (SPCK/Crossroad, 1995/ 2009). He is also a contributor to the 6th edition of The Lion Handbook to the Bible (Lion, 2025).
Sister Wendy (1930-2018) was a consecrated virgin and art historian who became world famous in the 1990s when she presented a series of BBC documentaries on the history of painting. She was the author of over thirty books, including the internationally bestselling The Story of Painting (Dorling Kindersley, 1997). Her most recent books include Sister Wendy’s Bible Treasury (2012),
The Art of Lent (2017), The Art of Holy Week and Easter (2021) and Sister Wendy’s 100 Best-loved Paintings (2019).
Philip Law (In-House Editor)
Philip Law is Publishing Director for SPCK and Lion Books. His previous books include The One Hour Bible (SPCK, 2018), A Time to Pray: 365 classic prayers to help you through the year (Lion, 2002) and The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer (SPCK/Crossroad, 1995/ 2009). He is also a contributor to the 6th edition of The Lion Handbook to the Bible (Lion, 2025).
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Sister Wendy brings alive the words and actions of the mother of Jesus in this beautiful set of meditations.
Sister Wendy’s deep and insightful commentaries are utterly unique.
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The Art of Mary will be warmly welcomed by all who would love another chance to hear the voice of Sister Wendy as she gently leads the reader into a deeper appreciation of these masterpieces, and of the uniquely blessed woman to whom they point.
Contents
Foreword by Amy Orr-Ewing
Introduction: Scenes from thee life of Mary
Part 1. The servant of the Lord
Part 2. Blessed among women
Part 3. Mother and child
Part 4. A piercing sword
Part 5. Treasure in her heart
Part 6. Woman, behold your son!
Epilogue: Devoted to prayer