Blessed are the Poor in Spirit, for Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

Art

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image features a textile artwork depicting several hands of different skin tones reaching towards one another within a circular frame, against a background resembling a rocky terrain, all bordered by woven fabric with tassels at the bottom edges, conveying a theme of connection and diversity.

The image features a textile artwork depicting several hands of different skin tones reaching towards one another within a circular frame, against a background resembling a rocky terrain, all bordered by woven fabric with tassels at the bottom edges, conveying a theme of connection and diversity.

Name/Title

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit, for Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

Entry/Object ID

2017.15.1

Artwork Details

Medium

fabric collage

Category

Alumni Artist, Calvin Faculty Artist, Vault, Biblical People, Liturgical Symbol
People, Symbol

Made/Created

Artist

Edgar G. Boevé

Date made

2012

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall

Height

18 in

Width

17-5/8 in

General Notes

Note

Expanded Wall Label: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteiousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when peope revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.