MY THREE FAVORITE PAINTINGSBy: Sidney Kowalski

INFORMATION ABOUT PAINTING Title: Christ crucified with Toledo in the background Artist: El Greco Date of Compostion: 1604 Artistic Era: The Renaissance and Early Modern

WHY I CHOSE THIS PAINTING

I chose this painting because, as a Catholic, this means a lot to me. In this painting, it shows Jesus sacrificing his life for us, in order to purify us all from our sins.

INFORMATION ABOUT PAINTING Title: The Repentant St. Peter Artist: Francisco José de Goya Date of Composition: 1820 Artistic Era: Neapolitan

WHY I CHOSE THIS PAINTING

I chose this painting because it resembles a person looking up to God, and praying to him. As a Catholic, I pray everyday, so this painting could represent me as if I was speaking to God.

INFORMATION ABOUT PAINTING Title: Resurrection Artist: Bartolomé Bermejo Date of Composition: 1475 Artistic Era: Gothic Art

WHY I CHOSE THIS PAINTING

I chose this painting because it shows Christ in power over all of the people. I also admire how it shows the Three Marys arriving to anoint Christ’s body.