Early depictions of jesus

JESUS' WAND IN EARLY CHRISTIAN ART (Discussion in Chapter 12 ) Figure 1. Jesus Raising Lazarus from the dead, Fresco, Cat...

Fresco, 4-5th century, Catacombs of Commodilla, Rome, Italy

Behold 'The Ascension,' a medieval portrayal of Christ's heavenly journey. This Jesus Painting is steeped in the rich traditions of medieval artistry, with a halo of divine light emphasizing His sacred presence. The faithful witnesses, rendered with the period's iconic stylization, underscore the scene's spiritual significance. This work beautifully conveys the essence of early Christian iconography and the devout spirit of the times. #ReligiousArt #ChristianArt #JesusChrist #CatholicArt

Scripture does not provide a description of what Christ looked like. Painters and mosaic-makers would often resort to the artistic canons of their time to create a visual image of the Nazarene.

1864. Watercolour and gouache on pap. 21.5 x 13.5 cms | 8 ¼ x 5 ¼ ins. Private collection,

First depictions of Jesus as the earliest christians painted it.

Virgin (Theotokos) and Child between Saints Theodore and George (Late 6th or Early 7th Century, Encaustic on Wood, Monastery of Saint Catherine, Mount Sinai, Egypt)

Jesus falls for the first time by Maud Frances Eyston Sumner

Copyright retained by J. Kirk Richards. Contact the artist to license this image for publication.

Jesus is taken down from the cross. Stations of the Cross at St. Bernardine Church in Baltimore. Photo: C. Matthew Hawkins

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Western Civilization’s Middle Ages and Renaissance periods created one of the most mysterious and controversial works of art in recorded history. As artists refined their [...]