The Silent Knight: Elizabeth Lev on St. Joseph in Art through the Ages
Risking Enchantment
[Joseph’s] incomparable example as a saint fortunate among so many for having lived a common life with Jesus and Mary—a life of service to Christ, a service born of love. - Saint Paul VI on the Feast of Saint Joseph (March 19, 1966) We’re delighted to welcome Elizabeth Lev back to the podcast. In her first episode, Elizabeth Lev: Founding Christian Art and Redeeming Roman Myth we discussed her book How Catholic Art Saved the Faith: The Triumph of Beauty and Truth in Counter-Reformation Art the how early Christians evangelised to the Romans through art and architecture. Now Elizabeth is joining us again to discuss her new book The Silent Knight: A History of St. Joseph as Depicted in Art. We talk about Pope Francis’ call to turn in prayer to St Joseph in our current age, the many ways that St Joseph has been represented in art throughout the centuries, and how this art can help us to cultivate a devotion to him. Follow Elizabeth Lev: Twitter: @lizlevrome Instagram: @lizlevinrome Website: elizabeth-lev.com Elizabeth also runs Masters' Gallery Rome where you can join to get great lectures about Roman art. Music: Ashton Manor by Kevin MacLeod Hosts: Rachel Sherlock, Follow us on social media: @seekingwatson Follow the podcast on Instagram: @riskingenchantmentpodcast Find out more at www.rachelsherlock.com Works Mentioned: How Catholic Art Saved the Faith: The Triumph of Beauty and Truth in Counter-Reformation Art by Elizabeth Lev The Silent Knight: A History of St. Joseph as Depicted in Art by Elizabeth Lev Patris Corde by Pope Francis Joseph the Worker by Modesto Faustini Flight to Egypt by Giotto Washing of the Feet by Giotto St Joseph Cradling the Infant Christ by Guido Reni Rest on the Flight to Egypt by Caravaggio Christ Crowning Saint Joseph by Francisco de Zurbarán St. Joseph and the Child Jesus by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo Flight to Egypt by Gislebertus, Autun Cathedral Death of Saint Joseph by Giuseppe Maria Crespi Death of Saint Joseph by William Blake Limbo by Sister Mary Ada Rest on the Flight to Egypt by Barroci Nuptials of the Virgin by Rosso Fiorrentino The Holy Family with a Palm Tree by Raphael Betrothed – Glimpses of the Betrothal of Mary and Joseph by Paraic Maher The Nagasaki Martyrs by the Cuzco School St. Joseph and the Child Jesus by Dony MacManus The Holy Family by Janet McKenzie St. Joseph Terror of Demons by Bernadette Carstensen St. Joseph and the Christ Child by Francesco Grandi What We’re Enjoying At the Moment Face to Face: Portraits of the Divine in Early Christianity by Robin M Jensen Gods and Fighting Men by Lady Augusta Gregory