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An archival giclée print created with museum-quality pigment inks on fine art paper, faithfully preserving the depth, color, and contemplative presence of the original painting.
"Be Not Afraid" – A Portrait of Courage and Faith
In this evocative painting of Saint John Paul II, the viewer is drawn into a moment of profound intimacy and strength. With his eyes partially closed in reverence, the Holy Father presses his crucifix-topped pastoral staff to his face—a gesture of deep prayer, humility, and unwavering trust in Christ. His weathered hands, marked by years of carrying the burdens of the Church, hold the cross not just as a symbol, but as an anchor.
Wrapped in the rich red of martyrdom and sacrifice, his vestments recall the blood of the saints and the fire of the Holy Spirit. The shadows that surround him do not overcome the light that radiates from within—a light rooted in fearless faith.
This image finds its soul in his unforgettable words spoken at the dawn of his papacy: "Be not afraid!" Words that pierced the Iron Curtain, that reignited hope in the hearts of millions, that reminded a trembling world that perfect love casts out all fear.
Here, John Paul II stands not only as a shepherd, but as a spiritual warrior—undaunted by suffering, old age, or the threats of oppressive ideologies. The cross he clings to is both his sword and his shield. Through the texture of oil and canvas, we are reminded that courage in Christ is not loud or boastful—but tender, resolute, and deeply rooted in love.
This painting is not merely a portrait; it is a prayer. A call to the soul: "Be not afraid to be holy. Be not afraid to love without limits. Be not afraid to suffer for truth. Be not afraid to follow Christ.”
An archival giclée print created with museum-quality pigment inks on fine art paper, faithfully preserving the depth, color, and contemplative presence of the original painting.
"Be Not Afraid" – A Portrait of Courage and Faith
In this evocative painting of Saint John Paul II, the viewer is drawn into a moment of profound intimacy and strength. With his eyes partially closed in reverence, the Holy Father presses his crucifix-topped pastoral staff to his face—a gesture of deep prayer, humility, and unwavering trust in Christ. His weathered hands, marked by years of carrying the burdens of the Church, hold the cross not just as a symbol, but as an anchor.
Wrapped in the rich red of martyrdom and sacrifice, his vestments recall the blood of the saints and the fire of the Holy Spirit. The shadows that surround him do not overcome the light that radiates from within—a light rooted in fearless faith.
This image finds its soul in his unforgettable words spoken at the dawn of his papacy: "Be not afraid!" Words that pierced the Iron Curtain, that reignited hope in the hearts of millions, that reminded a trembling world that perfect love casts out all fear.
Here, John Paul II stands not only as a shepherd, but as a spiritual warrior—undaunted by suffering, old age, or the threats of oppressive ideologies. The cross he clings to is both his sword and his shield. Through the texture of oil and canvas, we are reminded that courage in Christ is not loud or boastful—but tender, resolute, and deeply rooted in love.
This painting is not merely a portrait; it is a prayer. A call to the soul: "Be not afraid to be holy. Be not afraid to love without limits. Be not afraid to suffer for truth. Be not afraid to follow Christ.”