I discovered the paintings of James Tissot quite by accident, the way I find so many artists, through an internet search. His works in watercolor and gouache, made in the last part of his life, all depict Bible stories. He created 365 paintings illustrating the stories of the New Testament, and more than 80 on the Old Testament.
This Sunday, February 2, the bulletin cover features a black and white version of his The Communion of the Apostles. it is from the series The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 1886-1894, in opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, 9-7/16 x 13-1/2 inches. part of the European Art collection at the Brooklyn Museum.
Here it is in black and white...
This Sunday, February 2, the bulletin cover features a black and white version of his The Communion of the Apostles. it is from the series The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 1886-1894, in opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, 9-7/16 x 13-1/2 inches. part of the European Art collection at the Brooklyn Museum.
Here it is in black and white...
And here it is in color.
While there are only two verses in the Bible devoted to the betrothal of Mary and Joseph, Tissot's painting, The Betrothal of Mary and Joseph, brings the moment to life.
While there are only two verses in the Bible devoted to the betrothal of Mary and Joseph, Tissot's painting, The Betrothal of Mary and Joseph, brings the moment to life.
Learn more about the life of this extraordinary artist at the Brooklyn Museum's website or take a look here.
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