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The article reflects on topics related to medieval art and gothic art along with topics including the views of Catholic philosopher and physicist Wolfgang Smith; ancient tradition of the Catholic Church and a picture of the Last Supper.

The article explores the "Nativity" painted by Blasco de Grañén, a Spanish artist from Zaragoza in the kingdom of Aragon, in the 15th century to show the Magi adoring the Christ Child. It mentions that how fitting that an artistic style with international character was applied to depict the Adoration of the Magi, an event where men of different ages and races together are offering their treasures to the Christ Child.

The article offers author's views on the divine mystery and how it is represented in Biblical studies. It mentions the painting The Last Judgment or The Day of the Lord by Lieven van den Clite, which is part of the eschatological world view of the Abrahamic religions and in the Frashokereti of Zoroastrianism. The article discusses the mystery surrounding the painting, which depiction of the Second Coming of Christ and the final and eternal judgment by God of all humanity.

The article offers information on the art known as Gothic and its history. It informs that the idea of Gothic inspired the construction of the Gothic cathedrals of France that soon spread to England, Spain, Italy, Bohemia, and Flanders. It mentions Joan Mates as one of the first International Gothic masters of Catalonia and mentions altarpiece from Joan Mates painted in tempera on wood panels that includes small scenes of the Annunciation, the Crucifixion, and six saints.

The article focuses on the art of tapestry weaving in Flanders and France in the 15th and early 16th centuries. It offers information on the sets of tapestries hung around the choirs of churches on feast days. It states that many treasures were destroyed or neglected in the 18th century, due to aesthetic and liturgical reforms.

The article presents information on the lineage of Jesus Christ through the gospels according to Mathew and Luke. Topics include the variety in the drawings of the 'Tree of Jesse' that depicts the lineage of Jesus Christ, the symbols by which the characters in the Bible are known for, and a review of an illuminated manuscript 'Tickhill Psalter'.

An image of the oil painting "Our Lady of Perpetual Help" by Daniel Mitsui is presented.

An image of the painting "The Second Dream of St. Joseph" by Daniel Mitsui is presented.

An image of the painting "Great Battle in Heaven" by Daniel Mitsui is presented.

An image of the painting "St. Raphael" by Daniel Mitsui is presented.

An image of the painting "Wedding at Cana" by Daniel Mitsui is presented.