The of Unveiling of
“Our Lady of Light” in the U.S Capitol
Our Lady of Light was
unveiled for the first time in the United States Capitol,
Washington, DC on 19 May, 2005. This tribute to Pope John
Paul II was in the spirit of a Senate Resolution honoring
Pope John Paul II, who passed away on 8 April, 2005. Senators
Sam Brownback and Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs Jim Nicholson
were on hand to unveil the painting. They were joined by
Senator Rick Santorum and Congressman Mike Ferguson to honor
the late Pope and to support the mission and work of the
Primavera Fine Art Foundation.
Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS)
stood before the painting and addressed the crowd, saying,
“This (Primavera) is an answer to prayer.” Brownback said
he has been praying “that art would come back that presents
the truth and presents it grandly” and added that the art
world was in need of “wonderful, lasting art that appeals
to the eye and to the soul.”
To
view a video of the opening, click here
Exhibition at the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
After the unveiling at
the United States Capitol, in a small ceremony the painting
was put on exhibition in the Mysteries of the Rosary Chapel
at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington,
DC. There the painting delighted pilgrims and tourists for
five weeks.
Exhibition
at the Dallas Museum
The Dallas Women’s Museum, located within
the Texas State Fair Grounds, had Our
Lady of Light on display
as part of their exhibition for the 2005 Texas State Fair,
which draws hundreds of thousands of people over a five week
period. As this exhibition took place immediately following
hurricane Katrina, Our Lady of Light was an inspiration for
many people who had been displaced.
Our
Lady of Light is currently scheduled
to travel to other parts of the U.S. to be viewed as the
masterpiece of theological art that it is and to inspire
everyone who views it. Private viewing opportunities can
be arranged.
Limited edition reproductions are enriching
the lives of viewers in the following locations world wide:
The Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center in
Jerusalem, Israel; The University of Sacramento in Sacramento,
California; Mater Ecclesiae College and Formation Center
for Consecrated Women in Wakefield, RI; Sacred Heart Apostolic
School in Rolling Prairie, Indiana.
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us to recommend
a stop on the tour!
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