Rest on the Way into Egypt – Luc-Olivier Merson – Beautiful Catholic Artwork – Archival Quality Choose Paper Size (Image is Smaller):8.5x11 Wood Frame silver statue of herself near

silver statue of herself near the main church (the old Hagia Sophia)

A little child

Jesus and Mary are with us

This darling holy card was made by Eulalie Bouasse

In just the same way

Rest on the Way into Egypt – Luc-Olivier Merson – Beautiful Catholic Artwork – Archival Quality Choose Paper Size (Image is Smaller):8.5x11 Wood Frame silver statue of herself nearThe stillness of the desert night is so striking in this picture. The width of it too gives it the "lone and level sands stretching far away" feel. The Holy Family is in Egypt. And Mary resting in the contented arms of the Sphinx! That is a trope occasionally seen in French art of the period, and we're wondering if Merson invented it. The Sphinx, we presume, is smiling because the Light of the World rests next to his formerly dead pagan heart. Luc