Simeone's Sacred Heart of Jesus is a beautiful painting filled with several art techniques that call attention to Jesus' heart. Simeone also makes us understand why the heart of Jesus is scared by using light, movement, and color to represent traits such as power, comfort divinity, joy and purity. Overall, I believe Simeone's work is a grater masterpiece that stirs my emotions and passion. .

             Simeone's use of light is the first thing that catches my attention when I glance at the painting. Around the heart of Jesus is a fiery yellow color with a softer hue of the same color for the halo above his head. The difference in the intensity of the shades of yellow for the heart and the halo help to emphasize the theme of the artwork, Jesus' sacred heart. It also makes me feel that the artist is not only trying to convey the power of Jesus' love, but the source of peace and comfort it also offers. .

             The next thing that I notice in the painting is the positioning of Jesus' hands. One hand is over the heart, once again calling attention to the theme of the art. The other hand is pointing upward to heaven and almost to be moving in that direction. This movement seems to link Jesus' heart to heaven. His eyes are also looking upward to reinforce this connection. The darker shade of yellow used above the heart draws my attention upward as well.

             There are three main colors used in Simeone's painting, yellow, red and white. Simeone's choices of colors are vibrant and are also significant to the meaning of the painting. The yellow used in the halo and the light around Jesus' head makes me feel warmth and joy. The red in his robe reminds me of the theme of the work and also of charity. And, the white in the robe signifies purity and honesty. .

             There's no doubt that the Sacred Heart of Jesus successfully conveys its theme, constantly reminding us about the heart of Jesus. The painting has also made us understanding why his heart is sacred.