Publisher's Synopsis
"Many consider Georges Rouault (1871-1958) to be one of the most important religious painters of the last few centuries. Yet theological engagement with his work has been limited. In this volume, a unique range of theologians, artists, historians, and others seek to bring Rouault out of the shadows, offering a deeper understanding of the theological impulse of modernist art and of Rouault's distinct contributions. Chapters explore how Rouault's work was influenced by realities of his time, personal suffering, and his Christian faith. We see how Rouault displays our need for mercy within a world of anguish and continues to inspire artists and thinkers with his integration of lament and hope"--.
