Luke 15:24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found...

The image depicts a calligraphic artwork featuring Chinese characters prominently representing the biblical verse Luke 15:24, associated with the parable of the Prodigal Son, which speaks about a father joyfully receiving his lost son who was once "dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” Adding depth, the background includes vertical English text mentioning "CALVIN" and features traditional font styles, contributing to the composition's aesthetic balance and thematic resonance with themes of redemption and forgiveness. The intricate brush strokes and the inclusion of English text intertwine cultural expressions, inviting reflection on universal themes of this Biblical story.

The image depicts a calligraphic artwork featuring Chinese characters prominently representing the biblical verse Luke 15:24, associated with the parable of the Prodigal Son, which speaks about a father joyfully receiving his lost son who was once "dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” Adding depth, the background includes vertical English text mentioning "CALVIN" and features traditional font styles, contributing to the composition's aesthetic balance and thematic resonance with themes of redemption and forgiveness. The intricate brush strokes and the inclusion of English text intertwine cultural expressions, inviting reflection on universal themes of this Biblical story.

Name/Title

Luke 15:24 "For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found..."

Entry/Object ID

2015.20.1

Description

Chinese calligraphy of Luke 15:24 drawn by Yuan Shen, father of Anding Shen, Professor of Biology

Artwork Details

Medium

ink on rice paper

Category

Vault, Biblical, New Testament, Chinese, Text
Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

Yuanhua Shen

Date made

2015

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall size

Height

64-1/2 in

Width

26-1/2 in

Exhibition

Permanent Collection: March 15 - April 29, 2017 Center Art Gallery