Bearla: Ní Chuilleanáin (Fireman's Lift)

big tree of the cupola

metaphor — the shape of the painting is being compared to a tree

the church splits wide open to admit celestial choirs

metaphor: the sheer size and beauty of the painting

angelic arms were heaving, supporting, crowding her

the actions of the angels in the painting

his arm sweapt in the large strokes

emphasising the physical effort put into the painting of the mural

wide stone petticoat

metaphor for the entrance to heaven depicted in the mural

the crick in the branch loaded with fruit

love means supporting loved ones, even if it means huge effort

a jaw defining itself

clenching teeth with the effort of supporting loved ones

the hands a crane and a cradle

metaphor of hands both supporting and taking care

her face a capital leaning into an arch

the mary in the mural being guided towards heaven