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Religious Scene
This painting depicts a religious scene, where a man, likely Jesus, he strewn at the base of a cross at the top of a hill, aided by a man with his donkey. Crowds of people including priests and military men from different periods of time gather outside. Date: circa 1915
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Aided Byam Crowds Depicts Donkey Gather Including Jesus Liston Periods Priests Shaw Strewn Base December Volume
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This evocative painting, titled and dated circa 1915, captures a profoundly moving religious scene. At the heart of the image, a man, believed to be Jesus, lies at the foot of a towering cross, his weary body supported by a compassionate figure on a donkey. The hill upon which the crucifixion takes place is dotted with onlookers, their faces etched with a range of emotions from awe and reverence to confusion and disbelief. Among the crowd, figures of priests and military men from various periods in history stand out, adding an air of solemnity and importance to the scene. The rich colours of their robes and uniforms contrast sharply with the muted tones of the hillside and the sombre mood of the gathering. This work of art, which appears in the December volume of John Byam Liston Shaw's Colour Magazine, invites viewers to reflect on the enduring power of faith and the human capacity for empathy and compassion. The painting's ability to transport us to another time and place, and to evoke a sense of wonder and contemplation, is a testament to the timeless beauty and relevance of religious art.
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