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Expelling Moneylenders Date: 1965
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Expelling Moneylenders Date: 1965
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Biblical Catholicism Christ Drives Faith Fleeing Goods Jerusalem Sending Expelling Moneylenders
Expelling Moneylenders from the Temple,
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a powerful and evocative image from 1965, captures the intensity and passion of this biblical scene. The painting portrays Jesus Christ, the central figure in the foreground, standing tall and resolute as he drives the moneylenders from the temple with a determined hand. The moneylenders, caught in the moment of surprise and disbelief, are shown in various stages of fleeing, their goods and belongings scattered around them. This dramatic scene is drawn from one of the most well-known stories in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. According to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Jesus entered the temple in Jerusalem and discovered the moneylenders and merchants selling their wares and exchanging currency within its sacred walls. Filled with righteous indignation, Jesus overturned the tables of the moneylenders and drove them out, declaring the temple a house of prayer, not a marketplace. The painting captures the essence of this transformative moment, as Jesus sends the moneylenders down the temple steps in a rush to escape. The contrast between the serene and peaceful temple setting and the chaos and commotion of the moneylenders' sudden expulsion creates a striking visual tension. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and the need to uphold the sanctity of religious institutions. This work of art, with its rich colors and intricate details, invites viewers to reflect on the deeper meaning of this biblical story and the role of religion in our lives. The painting is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture and convey the essence of religious stories and to inspire and challenge us in our own spiritual journeys.
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