The great painters' gospel : $b pictures representing scenes and incidents in the life of Our Lord Jesus Christ, with Scriptural quotations, references and suggestions for comparative studyBailey, Henry Turner
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The great painters' gospel : $b pictures representing scenes and incidents in the life of Our Lord Jesus Christ, with Scriptural quotations, references and suggestions for comparative study
Bailey, Henry Turner
Jesus Christ -- Art; Jesus Christ -- Biography; Painting
_Hofmann, Plate 64,_ seems to have depicted the giving of the
beatitudes. The poor in spirit, the mourner, the meek, those who
hunger for righteousness, the pure, and the persecuted, all seem to
be represented in the audience.
[Illustration: The Sermon on the Mount.]
Plate 64. _The Sermon on the Mount._ H. Hofmann. 1824-
_Jeune, Plate 67,_ has selected the moment when Jesus says, "Consider
the lilies how they grow. . . . If God so clothe the grass of the
field, shall he not much more clothe you? . . . Seek first his
kingdom and his righteousness." (Matt. 6:28-33.)
[Illustration: Consider the Lilies.]
Plate 67. _Consider the Lilies._ Henry Le Jeune. 1820.
_Bida, Plate 66,_ illustrates one section of the Sermon on the Mount,
viz.: Matt. 6:5-15. Here is the man in his inner chamber, having shut
his door, praying to his Father who is in secret, and who will reward
him.
[Illustration: Prayer in Secret.]
Plate 66. _Prayer in Secret._ Alexandra Bida. 1813-1895.
EVENTS DURING THE SECOND TOUR OF GALILEE.
_Veronese, Plate 68,_ represents the Centurion who came to Jesus at
Capernaum, beseeching him to cure his servant. "I am not worthy," the
Centurion is saying, "that thou shouldest come under my roof--only
say the word and my servant shall be healed." (Matt. 8:8.)
[Illustration: The Centurion's Servant.]
Plate 68. _The Centurion's Servant._ Veronese. 1528-1588.
_Hofmann, Plate 72,_ has illustrated the raising of the widow of
Nain's son, as graphically as Luke has told it, in chapter 7, verses
11 to 16. "Every one was awe-struck and began praising God."
[Illustration: Raising the Widow's Son.]
Plate 72. _Raising the Widow's Son._ H. Hofmann. 1824-
_Veronese, Plate 73,_ gives another grand feast to his friends
(compare plate 50). This time it is supposed to be in the house of
Simon the Pharisee, as recorded in Luke 7:36-50. The woman, who
bathed the Master's feet with tears, is in this case a beautiful and
decorous person, a center of attraction.
[Illustration: Jesus in the House of Simon.]
Plate 73. _Jesus in the House of Simon._ Paolo Veronese. 1528-1588.
_Rubens, Plate 74,_ has been more faithful to the story as recorded.
The woman kisses the Master's feet and wipes them with her hair, v.
38. There is great consternation among the guests.
[Illustration: Magdalen.]
Plate 74. _Magdalen._ Rubens. 1577-1640.
_Hofmann, Plate 75,_ shows the self-righteous Pharisee, with his
hypocritical friends, more graphically than either of the other
artists. His keen insight into character is reflected from every
face. Hofmann, above many others, is true to the account, and true to
human nature. "Thy sins are forgiven," Jesus is saying. (Verse 48.)
[Illustration: Anointing Feet of Jesus.]
Plate 75. _Anointing Feet of Jesus._ H. Hofmann. 1824-
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