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Saint Anne

by Sarah De Vallière

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"Saint Anne" is a reflection on art, in this case, an unfinished painting by one of my favorite historical icons, Leonardo Da Vinci.

Da Vinci never finished this piece and, in fact, made several other versions of it that are complete and more well-known, but this one fascinates me. The idea that Saint Anne, the mother of Mother Mary, smiles and points to the heavens as though knowing what's to come is intriguing, considering what the future holds for the children (Jesus and John the Baptist).

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Pointing toward the heavens
With an unfinished hand
The gesture of a mother
Speaks of knowing heaven's plan
Saint Anne
Saint Anne

Smiling at your daughter
Only you can understand
That her love is like no other
For her son, the Son of Man
Saint Anne
Saint Anne

Sketched in black and white
details drawn in chalk and charcoal
hazy shadows into light
The brilliant mind of Leonardo
The mystery in the madness
A joy to mask the sadness
Saint Anne
Saint Anne

Incomplete perfection
Captured in the childrens’ face
It’s the artist's grand intention
To show their intertwining fate
Saint Anne
Saint Anne

The movement of the drapery
he reaches toward his cousin
Both born from angel’s prophecy
Both face the repercussion
Saint Anne
Saint Anne

Sketched in black and white
details drawn in chalk and charcoal
hazy shadows into light
the brilliant mind of Leonardo
The mystery in the madness
A joy to mask the sadness
Saint Anne
Saint Anne

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released April 26, 2024

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Sarah De Vallière Rochester, New York

A classical background coupled with a love for folk and roots music has led Sarah to writing songs that are daring yet familiar. Her lyrics are all at once raw, smart and intimate, wrapped in expressive melodies and driven by adventurous chord changes. Her songs dare question aloud spirituality, morality, relationships, societal standards, and where the line lies between right and wrong. ... more

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