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Good Friday: The Agony of Mary by Stephen B. Whatley |
The following excerpt is from the website of Stephen B Whatley | Flickr.com
In this 'drawing from prayer' - created on Good Friday (2011) - expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley wanted to recognize the inevitable cries of despair and grief of Mary, Mother of God, at the foot of the Cross upon which her son, Jesus was crucified, over 2000 years ago. Divinely chosen to carry the Son of God, she would have no doubt been as deeply bereft as any devoted mother losing her child in such a brutal way.
Christians believe the day is "good" because the message of Easter is of Christ's victory over sin, death, and the devil; as the Apostle Paul wrote: "Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us."
Certainly it is day for reflection, for mourning. Those who love will one day grieve: the price we pay for love is grief.
Friday may be of darkness, but Sunday - Easter - will bring the light of the Resurrection of Christ.
Charcoal on paper
23.4 x 16.5in/ 59 x 42cm
www.stephenbwhatley.com