Assignment 4b

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jun%C3%ADpero_Serra

This picture of father Junípero Serra pertains to the study of humanities, in the way that he was an important icon in the shaping of the Latin-American culture in the Caribbean

This was a man of honor and integrity. You can see it in his face. All he wanted to do was help. he traveled to various places on foot, sometimes for many days, just to offer his advice, and services that were so valued. He truly was a great man, who did an immeasurable amount of good for many people.

This work is about telling you the Saints life story through one painting. It's all in his eyes, and his facial expression. It's mesmerizing.

The reason that I chose this piece was, well i didnt really choose it, it kind of chose me. When I saw this picture I coulden't help but read more, and it was so interesting i thought it was worth mentioning.

I would like to have met the artist, and ask him what he was trying to capture at the moment he was painting this magnificent portrait.