Glass-and-Sand

Futile musings of an old ghost

Category: Medieval art

  • On the freeway…

    On the freeway…

    It would say: there is only one truth, it is in Jesus Christ. Picture: By José Rafael Aragón, Wikipedia

  • An old church

    An old church

    Your sister is sweet, Julian. Indeed she reminded me of you, as a young man. She has the same soft brown eyes, yet a firm gaze, the beautiful skin, healthy and Latin… You are beautiful people, not coarse like me… But you know what I mean, don’t you? Or maybe you don’t? Have you forgotten?…

  • Luminous Splendour 10

    Luminous Splendour 10

    The content reflects on the fleeting splendor of civilizations like Rome and Constantinople, attributing it to faith and spiritual strength. It discusses the influence of different views on human nature and the impact of war on population. Contrasting viewpoints on reason and harmony are presented, offering diverse insights on historical progress and societal systems.

  • Medieval splendour

    Medieval splendour

    For a brief instant there was peace, a glimpse of what had been long ago, before the fall. Rome was still close, it seemed. But the truth was it would disappear again, another long night would hide the splendour. Photo: Aachen (Aix) cathedral choir, © 2014 Honoré Dupuis