The Soul of Saint Bertin carried up to God

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to explore this amazing painting with you all today! It's called "The Soul of Saint Bertin Carried Up to God." That's a big title for a small painting, isn't it? nn This painting is about a saint named Bertin. Can anyone guess what a saint is? That's right! A saint is someone very special who is believed to be close to God. When Saint Bertin left Earth, his soul went up to Heaven. Can you point to the part of the painting that shows Saint Bertin's soul going up to Heaven? nn Look closely at the painting. Do you see the baby being lifted up? That's Saint Bertin's soul! See the beautiful wings on the people carrying him? They are angels, and they are taking Saint Bertin's soul to meet God! nn Now, look way up high in the painting. Do you see the bright, golden circle? That's where God lives, and He's waiting to welcome Saint Bertin's soul. The artist used lots of gold because gold is precious, just like how special Saint Bertin's soul is. nn The artist who painted this, his name was Simon Marmion, and he was really good at painting tiny details. Look for the angels' feathers – they look so real, don't they? And the colors! The bright blue of the angels' clothes makes them stand out against the clouds. nn This painting is hundreds of years old, but it still tells us a story about what people believed a long time ago. They believed that when good people like Saint Bertin passed away, their souls would go up to Heaven to be with God. nn What do you think about this painting? What else do you see?