The Mystical Art of St. John of the Cross

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The Mystical Art of St. John of the Cross
Left: Antoine Ranc, “St. John of the Cross in Ecstasy Before the Cross,” ca. 1705, Saint-Mattheiu Church, Montpellier, France. Right: St. John of the Cross, “Crucifixion,” ca. 1550

SAINTS & ART: From his mystical poetry to his unique sketch of Christ Crucified, St. John of the Cross reveals the beauty of suffering in union with God.