The image depicts four hands—two brown and two orange—raised and intertwined against a backdrop featuring a glowing golden sun, surrounded by swirling patterns, all encased within a decorative, rope-bordered semicircle with tassel accents on each side.
Name/Title
Blessed are those who are Persecuted for Righteousness Sake, for Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven
Entry/Object ID
2017.15.8
Artwork Details
Medium
fabric collage
Category
Alumni Artist, Calvin Faculty Artist, Vault, Biblical, People
Made/Created
Artist
Edgar G. Boevé
Date made
2012
Dimensions
Dimension Description
overall
Height
18 in
Width
17-5/8 in
General Notes
Note
Expanded Wall Label:
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteiousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called the children of God
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when peope revile you and persecute you and
utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in
the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.