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Christ and the Canaanite woman, unknown date. Creator: Anon
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Christ and the Canaanite woman, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Christ and the Canaanite woman, unknown date
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Biblical Scene Book Of Matthew Canaan Canaanite Christ Antiphonetes Christ Jesus Curing Disciple Exorcism Faith Healing Religious Art National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Posture Stockholm National Museum
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This anonymously created artwork, titled "Christ and the Canaanite Woman," is a beautiful oil on canvas painting that brings to life a significant biblical scene from the New Testament, as recorded in the Book of Matthew (15:21-28). The painting, of unknown date, depicts Jesus Christ and a group of His disciples engaging in an outdoor exchange with a desperate Canaanite woman. With a serene expression, Jesus sits in the center, surrounded by His male disciples who appear deep in conversation. The Canaanite woman, a determined and faith-filled woman, kneels before Jesus, her posture expressing both humility and determination. She implores Jesus to heal her daughter, who is suffering from an unnamed affliction. Jesus, in His compassionate nature, responds to her pleas with a test of faith, asking her why He should help her, a foreigner, when the Jews deserve His attention first. Undeterred, the woman responds with unwavering faith, declaring that even the dogs under the table are fed from the crumbs of their master's table. Impressed by her faith, Jesus grants her request, and her daughter is healed. This painting, a masterpiece in the collection of the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, beautifully captures the essence of this powerful biblical story. The use of color and exterior setting adds to the overall impact of the scene, making it a must-see for anyone interested in religious art or the Bible.
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