The Possessed Boy at the Foot of Mount Tabor by James Tissot

The Possessed Boy at the Foot of Mount Tabor 

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possibly oil pastel

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handmade artwork painting

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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coffee painting

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underpainting

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naive art

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painting painterly

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

This painting depicts the biblical story of the possessed boy at the foot of Mount Tabor by the French artist James Tissot (1836-1902). The artwork depicts a scene in which Jesus heals a young boy who has been possessed by a demon. The composition is crowded with figures, creating a sense of drama and urgency. The boy is lying on the ground, his body contorted in pain, while Jesus stands in the background, his hand raised in a gesture of blessing. Tissot's painting is an example of Academic realism, a style that was popular in the 19th century, and is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and its focus on the depiction of historical and religious subjects. The artwork is a powerful portrayal of faith and healing, and is now housed at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City.

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