Adoration of the Magi – by Heinrich Lefler galgani Jerzy Popiełuszko (1947-1984)

Jerzy Popiełuszko (1947-1984)

EST L'ESPÉRANCE

It was built above a pagan shrine to the Celtic goddess Brigid

It is in the large Trinità dei Monti building at the top of the Spanish Steps in Rome

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Adoration of the Magi – by Heinrich Lefler galgani Jerzy Popiełuszko (1947-1984)This beautiful and stylish Adoration of the Magi was done by one of our favorite Art Nouveau artists, Heinrich Lefler. Although known primarily as a set designer at the turn of the last century, he did a number of illustrations for books and calendars which are considered masterpieces today. In this one, from a 1907 song book, the gorgeous colors and patterns create a highly stylized and even exuberant presentation. The heavenly host of angels can be