The Art of Mary - A Painting a Day for Lent and Easter

Brimming with Sister Wendy's inimitable wisdom and enthusiasm, this little book explores the spiritual riches to be found in some of the world's greatest paintings of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

About the author

Sister Wendy (1930-2018) was a consecrated virgin and art historian who became world famous in the 1990s when she presented a series of BBC documentaries on the history of painting. She was the author of over thirty books, including the internationally bestselling The Story of Painting (Dorling Kindersley, 1997). Her most recent books include Sister Wendy’s Bible Treasury (2012),
The Art of Lent (2017), The Art of Holy Week and Easter (2021) and Sister Wendy’s 100 Best-loved Paintings (2019).
Dr Amy Orr-Ewing is an international author, speaker and theologian who addresses the deep questions of our day with meaningful answers found in the Christian Faith. Travelling internationally Amy is a regular speaker across university campuses, businesses, parliaments, churches and conferences as well as on TV and radio. She holds a PhD in Theology from the University of Oxford and is the author of multiple publications and books including ‘Where is God in All the Suffering?’ and bestselling, ‘Why Trust the Bible?’ For more info visit www.amyorr-ewing.com

Product details

• Authors: Sister Wendy Beckett
• Assisted by: Amy Orr-Ewing (Foreword)
• Publisher: Wiley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 15.10.2026
• EAN: 9780281091881
• ISBN: 978-0-281-09188-1
• No. of pages: 120
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; ART / Subjects & Themes / Human Figure, RELIGION / Holidays / Easter & Lent, RELIGION / Christianity / Literature & the Arts, RELIGION / Christian Theology / Mariology, Christian life and practice, Religious subjects depicted in art