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The Penitent's Vision: The Awakening of Christian, 1865 (oil on canvas)
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The Penitent's Vision: The Awakening of Christian, 1865 (oil on canvas)
NGW344337 The Penitent's Vision: The Awakening of Christian, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Whaite, Henry Clarence (1828-1912); 101.7x65.6 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: scene from The Pilgrim's Progress'; large painting rejected by the Royal Academy so cut in 4 and reworked; Christ freeing Christian from the net cast by the false prophet;); National Museums & Galleries of Wales
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The Penitent's Vision - The Awakening of Christian, 1865
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is a captivating oil painting by Henry Clarence Whaite that depicts a powerful scene from John Bunyan's renowned allegorical novel, "The Pilgrim's Progress". This stunning artwork, measuring 101.7x65.6 cm, showcases the artist's exceptional talent and attention to detail. Whaite masterfully portrays the moment when Christian, the protagonist of Bunyan's tale, experiences an awakening guided by divine intervention. In this mesmerizing composition, we witness Christ himself liberating Christian from the entanglements of a net cast by a false prophet. The profound symbolism behind this act speaks volumes about redemption and spiritual enlightenment. Originally intended as one large painting for submission to the Royal Academy, "The Penitent's Vision" was unfortunately rejected due to its size. Undeterred by this setback, Whaite ingeniously divided his creation into four parts and reworked them individually. This resourcefulness not only salvaged his masterpiece but also allowed each section to stand independently as remarkable works of art. This particular print captures an ethereal landscape where angelic beings and apparitions manifest themselves in vivid colors against a backdrop of heavenly light. Jesus Christ stands at the center with outstretched arms—a beacon of hope and salvation for all who seek it. Displayed proudly in the National Museum Wales under their careful curation, this extraordinary piece serves as a testament to both Whaite's artistic prowess and his unwavering dedication to bringing timeless stories like "The Pilgrim's Progress" to life through paint on canvas.
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