Jonah holding a skull
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Jonah holding a skull
Jonah holding a skull.
circa late 18th century
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Jonah Holding a Skull: A Biblical Scene from the Late 18th Century This evocative image depicts the Old Testament prophet Jonah, as he stands before a desolate seascape, holding the skull of a dead whale. The scene is drawn from the biblical story of Jonah, who was commanded by God to go to the city of Nineveh and warn its inhabitants to repent of their sins. Instead, Jonah attempted to flee by boarding a ship to Tarshish. A great storm arose, and the sailors, fearing for their lives, threw Jonah overboard. A whale swallowed him, and he remained inside the fish for three days and three nights, during which time he prayed to God for deliverance. Eventually, the whale spat Jonah back onto dry land. In this illustration, Jonah is shown standing on the rocky shore, contemplating the skull of the whale that had been his savior and his tormentor. The skull serves as a reminder of the cycle of life and death, and the power of God to bring about redemption even in the most unlikely of circumstances. The late 18th century was a time of great artistic innovation, and this print demonstrates the skill and creativity of the artist in bringing this biblical story to life. The use of dramatic lighting and the stark contrast between the desolate landscape and the figure of Jonah create a powerful and thought-provoking image that continues to resonate with viewers today.
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