Jesus Christ has always been an important figure among artists and writers. Artists have been very interested in portraying the image of Christ as one of the most important figures in history. The artists have painted many portraits of Jesus, merging their notions with both personal and spiritual facts. In most of these pictures, Jesus appears as a young man. This is maybe due to historical facts. History has shown that many great artists have created visually significant and timeless works of art based on Jesus Christ and his disciples.
1. The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci
The most famous painting based on Jesus Christ is Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. Here, Da Vinci depicts Jesus Christ having his last supper with the apostles. Historians and art critics have noted that this work, like other paintings by Da Vinci, contains many secrets. Da Vinci, who used his genius exclusively in this film, keeps many secrets in it. But unfortunately, due to the fresco painting on the wet surface, many parts of it were damaged over time. This picture, which has been restored several times, is in the dining room of the Dominican Convent in Santa Maria Della Gracie (Holy Mary of Grace), Italy.
2. The Last Judgment by Michelangelo
One of the most famous paintings in the world is Michelangelo’s Last Judgement, located in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. This picture is reminiscent of the Second Coming of Christ. But historians say the artwork has many other meanings. The artist worked for many years for this work of art in the Sistine Chapel. One of the world classics born out of this incredible piece. It is a work that has been critically acclaimed for centuries as one of the strongest images of the salvation of mankind.
3. Ognissanti Madonna by Giotto
This is a picture of the baby Jesus in the lap of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This work has attracted a lot of attention as it was painted at the beginning of the Renaissance. Giotto was a very active artist during the Renaissance.
4. Christ Carrying The Cross by El Greco
One of El Greco’s most famous paintings is the Christ Carrying the Cross. As the name suggests, this picture shows Jesus Christ wearing a thorn of thrones and carrying the cross. The greatest feature of this picture is that Jesus carries the cross without any difficulties or persecutions. El Greco portrays the face of Jesus, who appears very calm while carrying the cross, to show his love for the world, even in the face of severe persecution. In the picture, he is facing up to heaven. This is an indication that the mind or thought of Jesus is not going on in anything in this world. The skillful use of colors in the painting is one that highlights the genius of the artist El Greco.
5. The Transfiguration by Raphael
Raphael was one of the most famous painters of the Renaissance. Transformation is considered to be his last work. This is a picture of Jesus being transformed with Moses and Elijah on Mount Tabor. In this picture, you can see the apostles healing a sick baby. This picture has a deep meaning and resonance. At the time of his death, the painting was kept near the bed of the painter Raphael. Therefore, it can be understood that this is a masterpiece of all the works.
6. Christ of Saint John on the Cross by Salvador Dali
Salvador Dali was famous for his modern and surrealistic approach to art. At the same time, the work of St. John the Christ on the cross became one of the highlights. The pathos and dramatic visualization of this artwork are timeless. This famous work of modern art depicts Jesus Christ in an abstract form. This work of art highlights the importance of the man rather than the cross. Nothing else appears to be behind Jesus Christ. It conveys the message that we must focus on Christ alone. Daly later said that the image was revealed to him in a dream and was intended to represent Christ as the nucleus of everything.
7. Christ Crucified by Diego Valazquez
This work of art was done by Diego Valazquez in 1632. Diego paints a vivid picture of Jesus’ crucifixion just before the death of Christ. This work can be seen as a meditation on the last moments of Christ. And we can not see the presence of anything else in this picture. Therefore, this allows the viewer to meditate on that moment without being distracted. This minimalist peculiarity of the image also implies a reflection of loneliness. The loneliness of Jesus takes the viewer to a level of meaning where he is alone with the sin of mankind. However, the gold glitter around Jesus’ head indicates that He is not really alone.