"Embodying for years the unconditional family love, The Holy Family represented this year the hopes and wishes of an entire nation. Chosen by the Brazilian state, artist J. Borges handcrafted this precious composition for President Lula da Silva as a gift to Pope Francis on the occasion of the head of state's latest visit to the Vatican. The piece is a xylograph print that uses colorful ink hues, representing the jolly spirit of the Brazilian citizens and their strong faith. Titled A Sagrada Familia in Portuguese, this precious piece comes signed and unstretched."
"I was born in the countryside in Pernambuco, on December 20, 1935. My father was a farmer and I helped him farm the land from the age of eight. It was not until the age…
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