This gallery includes representations of the birth, life, crucifixion, resurrection, and the return of Jesus Christ in paintings and other mediums. Gallery created by: Deborah Saunders.
The Adoration of the Magi, Fra Angelico and Fra Filippo Lippi, c. 1440/1460, From the collection of: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
The Adoration of the Magi is a colorful tempera on panel that depicts the Magi in adoration of the newborn King of the Jews. Jesus is sitting on the Virgin Mary's lap surrounded by Magi, shepards, and townspeople. I chose this artwork because it reflects the birth of Christ.
Jesus Among the Doctors, Simon Bening, about 1525–1530, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Jesus Among the Doctors is a colorful manuscript that depicts Jesus at the age of twelve speaking to doctors with great wisdom in the temple during Passover. I chose this artwork because it reflects the great wisdom Jesus had as a young boy.
The Baptism of Christ, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, 1655, From the collection of: Gemäldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
The Baptism of Christ is a beautiful oil on canvas painting. It depicts Jesus getting baptized by "John the Baptist" and the doves that came down from Heaven when Jesus got baptized. I chose this artwork because it reflects peace.
The Raising of Lazarus, Sebastiano del Piombo, about 1517-19, From the collection of: The National Gallery, London
The Raising of Lazarus is a beautiful oil on canvas painting, transferred from wood. It depicts one of the miracles that Jesus gave in giving life to the dead. I chose this artwork because it reflects hope.
Leonardo da Vinci - The Last Supper, Unknown, late 19th century, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
The Last Supper is a collotype print. It depicts Jesus with the diciples eating their last supper together before Jesus is arrested by Roman soliers. Jesus is the focal point in this artwork. I chose this artwork because it reflects love.
The Agony in the Garden, Simon Bening, about 1525–1530, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
The Agony in the Garden is a beautiful manuscript with tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment. This depicts Jesus in agony crying out to the Father knowing that he is about to be crucified. An angel is beside him to comfort him as the three disciples sleep. I chose this artwork because it reflects mercy.
1901, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
Jesus Christ is a beautiful image from Life Photo Collection. This depicts the beatings that Jesus Christ endured by the Roman soliers before His crucifixion. I chose this artwork because it reflects suffering in the name of love.
The Crucifixion, Quinten Massys, about 1515, From the collection of: The National Gallery, London
The Crucifixion is a beautiful oil on oak painting. It depicts Jesus hanging on a cross as His virgin mother Mary and Saint John mourn beside him. Mary Magdalene sits at the foot of the cross touching the feet of Jesus. I chose this artwork because it reflects forgiveness.
Easter Morning, Friedrich Overbeck, c. 1818, From the collection of: Kunstpalast
Easter Morning is a beautiful oil on canvas painting. It depicts Jesus looking at Mary Magdalene as she bows at His feet, after He was resurrected from the tomb. I chose this artwork because it reflects eternal life.
The Fifteenth and Final Sign before the Day of Judgment, Unknown, about 1480–1490, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
The Fifteenth and Final Sign before the Day of Judgement is a beautiful manuscript with tempera colors and a gold leaf on parchment. It depicts Jesus in the clouds with the sword in His mouth that pierced His side. The nails that pierced His hands and feet and the believers rising from their grave to meet Him in the air. I chose this artwork because it reflects the aspiration of my soul.
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