Jim, I hope you don't feel I was slamming you for your "technical" critique of this painting.
What I was trying to say, in addition to what Chris and Jeanine have both said so well is that this is the Catholic Church...
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I would have liked to see a portrait of the Pontiff that revealed something of the man behind the robes and symbolism. Instead the painting feels more like a photo op.
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There is nothing more important than symbolism! I searched so hard to find the painting of what my music director friend has so respectfully dubbed the "later baby" Pope portrait. Wow, this one would make your blood curdle! It is truly an Elvis placemat.
I personally love the image of a stooped over John Paul II. His humility really shines.