Christ on the Sea of Galilee
1854 Walters Art Museum
About this artwork
This dramatic painting depicts the biblical scene of Christ calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee, a subject Delacroix revisited multiple times throughout his career. It showcases the artist's masterful use of color and dynamic composition to convey intense emotion and movement.
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Delacroix was fascinated by the story of Christ calming the storm, producing at least six variations of this subject during his lifetime. Each version explores different nuances of fear, faith, and the sublime power of nature, reflecting the core tenets of the Romantic movement.
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Christ on the Sea of Galilee
Eugène Delacroix, 1854
