It is a sombre painting with the only bright colour provided by the clergymen's vestments and by the headscarves of the women. |
Many young men joyfully embraced its use of beautiful vestments and accoutrements. |
Women need a separate vesting room to permit disrobing when donning vestments. |
The angel's yellow sleeve and pink-accented wing and cheek animate the studied dullness of taupe vestments and pitch background. |
There is no need of vestments, bishops or cathedrals to worship Him, only a repentant heart and a will to follow. |
Finally, disrobed of all liturgical and ceremonial vestments she donned the exquisite Robe of Purple Velvet before leaving Westminster Abbey. |