Christ in the Wilderness, Ivan Kramskoi (1837-1887)

Christ in the Wilderness, Ivan Kramskoi (1837-1887)

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. When he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was hungry afterward. Matthew 4:1-2 With Jesus’ baptism, He steps out of the obscurity of His earthly father’s carpentry shop and...
The Ascension, Giotto (1267-1337)

The Ascension, Giotto (1267-1337)

When he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up, and a cloud received him out of their sight. While they were looking steadfastly into the sky as he went, behold,* two men stood by them in white clothing, who also said, “You men of Galilee, why do...
Pieta, William Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905)

Pieta, William Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905)

He was oppressed, yet when he was afflicted he didn’t open his mouth. As a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he didn’t open his mouth. He was taken away by oppression and judgment. As for his generation, who...
The Taking of Christ, Caravaggio (1571-1610)

The Taking of Christ, Caravaggio (1571-1610)

While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people. Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize...
The Parables, Eugene Burnand (1850-1921)

The Parables, Eugene Burnand (1850-1921)

Mark 4:34 Without a parable he didn’t speak to them; but privately to his own disciples he explained all things. This drawing is just so delightful. It makes you feel as if you are walking along on some errand or ordinary task and you pass by a group of men...