Description: Warner Sallman JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD + CHRIST AT HEART'S DOOR ~ 8x10 Framed ~ Vintage 1942 Warner Sallman (1892-1968) was an American artist/painter from Chicago best known for his works of Christian religious imagery. He is most associated with his portrait of Jesus, Head of Christ, of which more than 500 million copies have been sold. In 1994, The New York Times wrote that he was likely to be voted the "best-known artist of the century".Christ at Heart’s Door is the one of the most recognized images by Sallman. The art is based on Revelation 3:20: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock …”The barely concealed heart produced by the luminance of Christ and the frame of the doorway convey Christ’s call to the soul ensnared in thistles of sin and the darkness of ignorance and willfulness. Yet, “all is not hopeless, for there is an opening of grillwork in the door ‘revealing the darkness within,’ so that the individual may see who is at the door, and see that He is good and kind.” For many, the image offers assurance of Christ’s benevolent yet persistent love. Still others interpret the image in terms of the freedom of will. A Lutheran clergyman admires the painting “because the absence of any outside knob or latch on the door indicates that one must open one’s heart to Christ from within — He will not force His way inside.” A favorite image to place in the bedroom and Sunday School classroom, The Lord is My Shepherd visualizes the pastoral image of Psalm 23, but does so without the dark side of the ancient verse. There is not a hint of the “valley of the shadow of death” here, only a tranquil vision of “still waters” and “green pastures.” Christ is as gentle as his flock, with whom he is identified by the color and softness of his robe. Located at the heart of the quiet flock, Christ emanates an emollient aura and dotes upon the lamb, symbol of his concern for children. Even the “little black sheep” follows his lead. This animal “is a symbol of the wayward sheep who have been restored again to the fold.”These are a beautiful pair of comforting images to add to any faith-based collection. Note: The frames are lightweight, an off-white color, with a metallic faint gold-tint in corners, not greenish as the lighting in photos shows.Frames are approx 12" x 10", with the art itself approx 8" x 10". From a smoke-free home.FAST SHIP--goes to PO next biz day!
Price: 29.97 USD
Location: Albion, Indiana
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Artist: Warner Sallman
Personalize: No
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1942
Image Orientation: Portrait
Size: Medium
Original/Reproduction: Artwork Reproduction
Period: Post-War (1940-1970)
Framing: Framed
Subject: Christ
Time Period Produced: 1925-1949
