Two pictures of the Lord Jesus that I found most striking.
Quite different from each other, but both striking nonetheless, each in its own way.
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This first one is a painting by Carl Bloch. When I came across it yesterday for the first time I actually gasped. Christ is shown turned towards the viewer's left, and Christ's right eye is in the shadows-- putting his left eye in the light, but also in the central vertical axis of the painting.
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Now.... The following image is corny, but striking.
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This first one is a painting by Carl Bloch. When I came across it yesterday for the first time I actually gasped. Christ is shown turned towards the viewer's left, and Christ's right eye is in the shadows-- putting his left eye in the light, but also in the central vertical axis of the painting.
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Now.... The following image is corny, but striking.
It reminds me that Jesus in the Gospels is preoccupied with speaking constantly about the Father. I am particularly reminded of the following verse.
I do as the Father has commanded me,
so that the world may know that
I LOVE THE FATHER.
Rise, let us go hence.
John 14:31
posted by Father Stephanos, O.S.B. at 8:26 AM
1 Comments:
Great illustration of the transcendent nature of Jesus.
Currently watching a dramatic portrayal of Matthew's Gospel which shows a joyful and exuberant Jesus. Most movies that I've seen have shown Jesus to be somewhat stoic and aloof.
Experiencing Jesus in art can be a provocative and enduring way to garner a better understanding the Christ.
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