Christ Healing at the Pool of Bethesda
Painted in 1883, Carl Bloch brings the biblical story of the Pool of Bethesda to life with intense realism. Jesus, radiant in white, is shown lifting a heavy cloth from a man who has been invalid for 38 years, acting as a beacon of light in the gloomy ruins. The bystanders add wonderful character—check out the man in the red cap sitting by the water, looking like he’s skeptical of the whole miracle! Bloch’s mastery of light and human expression makes this ancient scene feel incredibly immediate and grounded.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
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