The Apostle Judas Thaddeus

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a very special painting called "The Apostle Judas Thaddeus." It shows a man named Judas Thaddeus, who lived a long, long time ago. nn Can you say "Apostle Judas Thaddeus?" nn That's great! Now, look at the painting. What is the very first thing you notice? nn --- nn You got it! The man in the painting is HUGE! He takes up almost the whole picture. The artist wanted us to focus on Judas Thaddeus and how important he was. nn Now, look closely at his face. What do you see? Is he smiling? Is he frowning? nn --- nn That's right, he looks very serious, almost like he's deep in thought. See how the artist used light and shadow to make his face look so real? And look at his eyes – where do you think he's looking? nn --- nn Yes, he's looking up! Maybe he's praying. Judas Thaddeus was a very holy man, and he talked to God a lot. He's also holding a book. What do you think is in the book? nn --- nn Maybe it's full of stories and teachings! Judas Thaddeus traveled far and wide to share his knowledge with others. He wanted everyone to learn about important things, just like you are learning right now! nn The artist used many different colors in this painting, but they are mostly dark and serious colors. Why do you think the artist chose those colors? nn --- nn You're getting so good at this! The colors help us feel calm and peaceful, just like Judas Thaddeus probably felt when he was praying. nn This painting is more than just a picture; it's like a time machine! It takes us back to the time when Judas Thaddeus lived and helps us understand what he might have been thinking and feeling. nn Art is amazing, isn't it? It lets us travel through time and learn about different people and places. Now, who wants to help me find the next painting?