Healing a man born blind Jesus Christ Vasily Ivanovich Surikov (1848-1916)
Vasily Ivanovich Surikov – Healing a man born blind Jesus Christ
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Painter: Vasily Ivanovich Surikov
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V. Surikov is considered a clairvoyant, he depicted his visions on canvas. The artist was unlike anyone else, his creative path was interrupted for long periods of time. The work "Healing of the Blind" was the first painting after a long break. In this work he conveyed all his state of mind. The painter claimed that the canvas was created for himself, pouring out his emotions, he was trying to heal after the bereavement of his wife. The painting depicts Jesus healing a blind man.
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Description of Vasily Surikov’s painting "The Healing of the Blind".
V. Surikov is considered a clairvoyant, he depicted his visions on canvas. The artist was unlike anyone else, his creative path was interrupted for long periods of time.
The work "Healing of the Blind" was the first painting after a long break. In this work he conveyed all his state of mind. The painter claimed that the canvas was created for himself, pouring out his emotions, he was trying to heal after the bereavement of his wife.
The painting depicts Jesus healing a blind man. Behind the prophet’s shoulder you can see the faces of curious people, you can make out the surprise on their faces. Christ is portrayed in an image classic for the biblical plot, but his face is very similar to the Slavic type. Blind in confusion, his face displays a range of emotions.
His fingers on his hands are bent, as if he were looking for a cane or a support, for his eyes see nothing. Jesus expresses tranquility, with one hand holding the patient’s arm and with the other resting on his head. His whole being expresses harmony and confidence.
The blind man, on the contrary, beats in agony, he is lost and completely uncertain, he does not believe in the miracle, despite his desire to see. The painter in the image of the blind man embodied himself, namely his condition. He could not come to his senses and return to life for a very long time. In the person of Jesus, the artist’s creativity is in evidence, he is healed by art. The painting instills faith in life and infinite hope.
The painter did not exhibit the work immediately, he created it for himself, healing his soul. The master realized his blindness and helplessness. He had to come back to life, healing was not easy for him, he had to release all his demons and accept the help of the prophet.
The amazement on the faces of those present was drawn from real people. At first everyone was stunned by such a long mourning period, and then the return to life alarmed quite a few of the master’s acquaintances. Nevertheless, the master revived himself.
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