"The Three Holy Hearts"

This triptych oil painting unites the Three Holy Hearts—the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the Pure and Chaste Heart of Joseph—into a single, luminous visual prayer. Using dramatic Chiaroscuro, I sought to make the hearts emerge from the darkness, symbolizing their divine light shining into the world. The central Sacred Heart of Jesus is crowned with the cross and the crown of thorns, representing His sacrificial, redemptive love. Flanking it are the Immaculate Heart of Mary, encircled by white roses and pierced by a sword, a testament to her purity and deep sorrow, and the Pure and Chaste Heart of Joseph, adorned with lilies, signifying his protective, steadfast faithfulness and virtuous love. The shared motif of holy flames emphasizes the burning, unceasing love that binds this Holy Family together and offers a collective beacon of holiness and intercession to the faithful.