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Credit to Creator / Licencing :

The Artist of this Painting is J. M. W. Turner (1775-1851). For the details about License of this Painting, Please refer to the following links.

https://www.artchive.com/artwork/dido-building-carthage-j-m-w-turner-1815/          

Description:

This painting depicts a dramatic and tumultuous scene from the New Testament, specifically the moment when Jesus walks on water to rescue his disciples during a storm on the Sea of Galilee. The composition is dynamic, with churning, dark green waves dominating the lower half of the canvas. The sky is a mix of turbulent clouds and patches of light blue, suggesting both the chaos of the storm and the divine intervention at hand. On the left, a figure in white, representing Christ, stands on the water, seemingly unfazed by the storm, his hand outstretched in a gesture of rescue. In the center, a distressed figure, likely the apostle Peter, struggles in the water, reaching out to Christ. The foreground is littered with what appear to be remnants of a shipwreck or debris. The style is characterized by expressive brushwork and a vivid palette, capturing the emotional and physical intensity of the biblical event.

Resource Type : Paintings