The three paintings I love the most

By Rachel DonlanThe three paintings I love the most

Information about this paintingTitle: Christ Crucified With Toledo in the BackgroundArtist: Domenikos Theotokopoulos, El GrecoDate of composition: c. 1604-1614Artistic Era: Spanish Renaissance

Why I chose this paintingI chose this painting because I am a firm believer of Christ. This painting reminds me of the day he got crucified for our sins to be washed free. Christ went through the pain of being nailed to the cross so that everyone would be free. This painting reminds me that he died for me and I should live my life for him. I also love to express my faith whenever I can and this painting is my favorite way to do so. In my house I have this painting along with 3 other religious paintings hanging up. This painting reminds me why I am living free and he is the whole reason why I am here today.

Information about this paintingTitle: Moonrise Over the SeaArtist: Caspar David FriedrichDate of composition: c. 1822Artistic Era: RomanticWhy I chose this paintingI dont always look forward to the beach for only the tan and the waves hitting my toes but I look forward to the sunset each night. I chose this painting because it makes me feel calm. It reminds me of when my family and I sit on the rocks watching the sunset every night while at the beach each summer. The sailboats remind me of my childhood when I would put toy sailboats in the pond in my backyard when I was little. I feel like this picture is a painting of some of my favorite beach memories. Playing in the sand all day and watching the sunset and the sailboats on the sea at night.

Information about this paintingTitle: Autumn LeavesArtist: Yokoyama TaikanComposition Date: c. 1931Artistic Era: Meiji EraWhy I chose this paintingI chose this painting because it makes me feel like I am on the top of the world looking down over my community and the whole earth. Autumn is my favorite season because it is when the leaves change colors. This painting, hence the name, reminds me of autumn and when im laying in the shade underneath the trees staring up at the clouds. This painting reminds me of a fairy tale when the characters fly into the sky above the clouds looking down upon the beautiful thing we call earth. This painting makes me calm and I could look at it for hours just daydreaming of flying above the clouds.