Ordination

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a really cool picture today! It's called "Ordination," and it's super old – from way back in 1576! Can anyone guess how old that is? (Pause for answers). Wow, that's a long, long time ago! nn

This picture is a print, which means it's like a copy made from a special plate. It's not very big, only about as wide as a dinner plate and a little taller. But don't let its size fool you! It's packed with amazing details. Look closely – do you see how it's mostly black and white? It's like a really detailed photograph, but much older! The artist, Philip Galle, was super clever with the light and dark to make it look three-dimensional. nn

The main part of the picture shows a special ceremony. A priest is giving something important to someone kneeling down. Can anyone guess what's happening? (Pause for answers). It's an ordination! That's when someone becomes a priest. See the fancy building around them? That's probably a church. It looks very serious and important, doesn't it? nn

But look closer! Around the main picture, there are lots of tiny pictures. They're all little stories from the Bible! They all have something to do with becoming a priest. It's like a whole Bible story told in pictures! Imagine having a whole storybook in just one picture! What do you think those little stories are about? (Pause for answers). nn

The artist was really good at drawing people and buildings. Everything is so neat and tidy. He made sure everything is in the right place so our eyes follow the story easily. It's like a puzzle, but a beautiful one! This picture tells us a lot about what people believed and how they made art a long, long time ago. It's a window into the past! nn

So, what did you think of "Ordination"? What was your favorite part? (Pause for answers). I hope you enjoyed learning about this amazing piece of art! Remember, art can tell us stories from the past and help us understand different cultures. Now, let's go see some more amazing art!