Jesus In Literature and Art

Early Christian mosaics, Orthodox icons, works by Caravaggio and Rembrandt. Texts by Pascal, Balzac, Tolstoy, and Houellebecq. Jesus is the central figure of so many works of art that one might be tempted to say that his life has been the most inspiring subject for artists throughout the ages. This album presents nearly four hundred masterpieces, with its author often making surprising yet insightful choices. Referencing biblical passages and great literary texts, it presents aesthetically diverse interpretations of Jesus' life and teachings—from early Christian art to contemporary works, through works as diverse as Rodin's Hand of God, Giotto's The Kiss of Judas, and Velzquez's Christ Crucified.