Pentecost
Objective
I can analyze the painting "Pentecostés" to better explain Pentecost
Pentecost
Discussion Questions
What is Pentecost? Why is it such an important event for the Church?
Pentecostés by Fray Juan Bautista Maino (C. 1615-1620)
Discussion Questions
What is happening in the painting?
What moment from the Bible does it depict?
What symbols of the Holy Spirit are used in the painting? Where?
The men are the Apostles. The woman seated in the center is the Blessed Virgin Mary. The woman kneeling is St. Mary Magdalene. Both the Blessed Mother and St. Mary Magdalene remained with Jesus at the foot of the Cross. The Blessed Mother was the first of Jesus’ disciples, and St. Mary Magdalene was the first to witness the resurrected Christ on Easter Sunday. It is fitting, then, that they be among the first to receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
Activity 2: Pentecostés
Take several minutes to quietly view the painting before you say or ask anything. Then, in small groups, discuss the conversation questions. During this time, stay focused on the images and the discussion questions.
Pentecostés.pdf