Inspired by Saints, Martyrs and faith. Paintings from recent decades and works which survived the tests of time from ages ago. Lift up your spirit and witness some of the works by foreign, local and unknown artists. Walk the hallways with me and imagine a quiet afternoon as we visit the gallery.

Art of Religion - Act III

A lot of painting decorates the walls of the stairs that leads to the second floor of the museum. A lot of these paintings had no descriptions to identify the artist and the year it was made. I would presume some of these works are recent but some of the signature of artist is hard to recognize.

St. Magdalene of Nagasaki & Fr. Ferdinand of Saint Joseph (Title Unknown)

Augustinians were sent to Japan to spread the Gospel from four countries Japan, Mexico, Portugal and Spain. Persecution occurred which led to their Sainthood. On the left is a depiction of the martyrdom of St. Magdalene of Nagasaki in 1634. Enduring 13 days of torture her head was placed inside a pit of garbage in the ground, while being hung upside down.

On the right is a depiction of the beheading of Fr. Ferdinand of Saint Joseph along with him was Andrew Yoshida who was also beheaded.

Oil on Canvas
Year Unknown
Artist Vaelas

Sto. Niño de Cebu Pilgrimage Companion

A gift to Queen Juana by Magellan in 1521. The image has welcomed the friars in their arrival in Cebu. From that moment on the Sto. Niño de Cebu became their companion in their pilgrimage throughout the Philippine islands. This painting is a recent work but the original dates back from the 17th century.

Oil on Canvas

Artist Bong Anore

The Virgin Visits St. Alonso De Orozco (1500-1591)

A preacher in the court of Philip II of Spain, St. Alonso had a number of mystical books that were left behind.

Oil on Canvas
Manila
Rafael Enriquez Jr. 1950

The Twelve Disciples of Christ

Oil on Canvas

Unknown Artist

St. Augustine of Hippo

Oil on Canvas
19th Century
Nicolas Luis

Sto. Dominguito del Val

An altar boy from a cathedral in Zaragoza, Spain. It has been said that this seven year old boy was crucified by the Jews in the year 1250. His image has been fabled and a feast was celebrated during August 31 which the church has suppressed. The original was an engraving by Mateo Gonzalez done in 1793. This original painting was inspired by the engraving.

Oil painting on Canvas
Artist Unknown
1800

Deposition of Christ from the Cross

Brought from Spain by Francisco de Ugarte. This was placed on the left side of the retalbo on the San Agustin Church. In 1945 the lower part was damaged by a bullet. Restoration was done in 1970 by Fr. Niceforo Rojo.

Oil on Canvas
Unknown Spanish artist
17th century

St. Augustin of Hippo & La Virgen del Niño Perdido (Virgin of the Lost Son)

On the left is the image of St. Augustin of Hippo

Oil on wood
Unknown artist
19th century

On the right Virgin of the Lost Son in which the original image was located in an asylum of lost babies in Valencia Spain. The painting was inspired by the engraving of the Virgin a book that was published in 1765 by Gr. Diego de Santa Teresa.

Oil on Canvas
Anonymous artist
19th century

El Glorioso Transito del Sr. San Jose (The death of Saint Joseph)

A depiction of the death of Joseph assisted by Jesus and the Virgin Mary on his deathbed.

Oil on Canvas
Unknown artist
19th century

Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Our Lady of the Rosary)

Scholars suggest that the painting was made by Chinese artist who migrated to the country. Other experts suggest that it is a Japanese painting my by the disciple of Giovanni a Jesuit artist who arrived in Japan in 1583.

Oil on wood
Anonymous artist
1600

A quiet afternoon just strolling along a gallery filled with history, artistry, faith and inspiration. At times we need to spend a peaceful alone time with ourselves. Just a reflection to heal our soul or stimulate our imagination with works of art.

Thank you for coming along with me and I hope to see you again soon.

Resource
All information sourced and photos shot from
San Agustin Museum

Additional Resource
St. Magdalene of Nagasaki
Fr. Ferdinand of Saint Joseph

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