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Sonhee Lim · Sacred art
Mother Mary and Baby Jesus
The Lamb of God
Mary’s gentle embrace holds both the Child and the lamb. Tenderness, trust, and the mystery of Christ’s self-giving love meet in this image.
Within the painting
Mary’s lowered gaze
Mary looks lovingly at Jesus while bowing her head in a humble “yes” to God. Embracing the Child and the lamb, she accepts her Son’s mission with love and trust.
The sleeping Child
Jesus rests peacefully in His mother’s arms. The image evokes the child at peace with its mother in Psalm 131, and Jesus sleeping through the storm in Mark 4.
Violet and rose
Violet expresses repentance and preparation for the Lord. Shared rose tones in the faces of Mary and Jesus reflect their unity and the joy of communion with Christ.
Joined halos
The halos join in a heart-like shape. Mary’s light comes from Christ, inviting us to reflect His light in the world.
An invitation to reflect
The unity of Mary and Jesus led Sonhee to contemplate our own union with Christ in the Eucharist. The painting invites a slow, grateful gaze at the love through which God comes close to us.
A reinterpretation of William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s L’Innocence. Also referred to as Gratitude in the artist’s reflections.