But Who Do You Say That I Am?

The question set forth to the disciples in Matthew 16:15 sounds so simple, But who do you say that I am? They had known Jesus, walked with him and... more

by Jen Norton

Original - Sold

Price

$3,600

Dimensions

24.000 x 30.000 x 1.500 inches

Title

But Who Do You Say That I Am?

Artist

Jen Norton

Medium

Painting - Acrylic On Canvas

Description

The question set forth to the disciples in Matthew 16:15 sounds so simple, "But who do you say that I am?" They had known Jesus, walked with him and seen his miracles. Yet like us, they lived in a noisy world surrounded by many fears, beliefs and cultures, all compelling in some way. Was Jesus simply a great teacher? An insightful social revolutionary? Another zealot among many? One can imagine they had days of doubt. Even knowing how the story ends with the Resurrection, even having experienced Christ in our life, we can still doubt or forget. In what do we trust? Who is worthy of salvation?
In this piece, Christ stands glowing like the sunrise. The seven statements of "I AM" are incorporated into the image as he asks you, the viewer and a beloved disciple, to answer the same question. He knows how St. Peter answered, but who do YOU say that he is?

Uploaded

October 2nd, 2023