Christ on the Lake of Gennesaret
- Original dimensions
- 73.3 x 59.8 cm
- Museum
- Walters Art Museum
- Year
- 1854
Scene depicted
The painting “Christ on the Sea of Galilee” represents an evangelical moment where Jesus calms the storms, illustrating divine prophecy and the power of faith. Delacroix, with remarkable mastery, freezes this natural phenomenon, creating a dialogue between human characters and the divine, inviting the observer to contemplate the strength of spirituality in nature.
Historical context
Artwork: Christ on the Sea of Galilee |BRK| Artist: Eugène Delacroix |BRK| Year: 1854 |BRK| Museum: Walters Art Museum |BRK| Place of Creation: France |BRK| Dimensions: 73.3 x 59.8 cm |BRK| Major Exhibitions: Baltimore |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
This painting sits at a crossroads in Delacroix's career, highlighting his flamboyant romantic style. Alongside it, other paintings such as “ Liberty Leading the People ” and “ The Massacre at Chios ” showcase the evolution of his technical approach, deploying varied emotions and vibrant human figures.
Anecdote
“Every brushstroke is a prayer, every canvas a cry from the heart.” This quote, though fictional, could very well summarize the essence of Delacroix's inspiration, one spring morning on the sunlit shores of the Sea of Galilee, where the light danced on the water and the breath of the wind whispered divine promises. This pictorial work captures the very essence of that inspiration.
Major exhibitions
Baltimore