Sunday, December 11, 2016

Barabbas (1961): Anthony Quinn as the Man in Whose Place Jesus Christ was Crucified


     Directed by Richard Fleischer, based on the novel by Par Lagerkvist, Barabbas (1961) is an epic Biblical film. The story seeks to amplify and look at Barabbas, the criminal that the populace induced Pontius Pilate to set free so that Jesus Christ could be crucified. Barabbas' life's journey took him from Jerusalem to Rome, from slave labor in sulphur mines to Gladiatorial combat in the Colosseum, all the while he was haunted by the image of Christ. Sweeping sets, tense and insightful spiritual drama all combine to make an enjoyable and enlightening experience. The cast is wonderful, including Anthony Quinn as Barabbas and Jack Palance as a Roman Gladiator.

Barabbas: The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Barabbas: The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Barabbas: The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Barabbas: The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Katy Jurado and Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Jack Palance

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn and Jack Palance

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Jack Palance

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Jack Palance

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Barabbas: Anthony Quinn

Saturday, December 10, 2016

The Masonic Roundtable: Portrait of Jason Richards by Travis Simpkins on Display

The Masonic Roundtable. Portrait of Jason Richards by Travis Simpkins in background


     Watching Episode 144 of The Masonic Roundtable this morning, I was happy to see that Jason Richards found a place of honor for my portrait of him. The artwork is nicely featured in the background on the show and beautifully framed on the wall of Jason's home.



The Masonic Roundtable - Episode 144 -Why I Became Worshipful Master


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The Masonic Roundtable. Portrait of Jason Richards by Travis Simpkins in background

Friday, December 9, 2016

M.W. Stanley J. Barclay. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Manitoba. by Travis Simpkins

M.W. Stanley Barclay. Grand Master. Grand Lodge of Manitoba. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Most Worshipful
Stanley J. Barclay
Grand Master
2016 - 2017
Grand Lodge of Manitoba
Ancient Free & Accepted Masons
by Travis Simpkins


Grand Lodge of Manitoba, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons


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Stanley Barclay, Grand Master. by Travis Simpkins. Grand Lodge of Manitoba