In this exploration of 12 classical works of religious art, critic and poet Edward Clarke shows how the talent and technique of each extraordinary artist expresses the soul behind each work. Join with him in discovering how original audiences would have received each piece and how they fit into the beliefs and theologies of their times. 

Illuminating the history of the Christian faith, as well as appreciating some of the truly great works of art, Clarke uses the voices of the time and his own meticulous research, to resurrect these artworks anew.