11 X 14 Oil on Canvas, unframed
This piece was the painted study for the final painting of "Don't Let Me Go".
“Don’t Let Me Go” features the dramatic moment Jesus's hand grasps Peter's arm as he sinks below the surface of the Sea of Galilee. This scene profound faith and human vulnerability is the climax of Dallas Jenkin’s season 3 of "The Chosen." Peter, after succumbing to his painful doubts, has begun to descend into the depths after initially walking on the water of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus's hand, strong and steady, reaches through the mystical waters to Peter's flailing arm, symbolizing divine rescue and unwavering support amidst human frailty - essence of divine intervention and the power of faith.
Light filtering through the water enhances the sense of immediacy and intimacy in this critical moment, emphasizing Peter's dire predicament and the life-saving grasp of Jesus. The Liz Lemon Swindle’s meticulous detail in the depiction of the hands, the swirling water, and the interplay of light and shadow highlighting the ever-present support of Christ available to us all in moments of doubt and fear.
Original artwork of oil on canvas 11 x 14. Painted 2023. Unframed.
