Christ in the Temple, Healing the Man with the Withered Hand 1940

Frank Mason’s 1940 painting, “Christ in the Temple, Healing the Man with the Withered Hand,” depicts a scene from the New Testament. The painting features Jesus Christ standing at the center of the scene, with a man kneeling before him, his hand outstretched. Jesus, in a white robe, is in the process of healing the man, surrounded by several onlookers, creating a dramatic and evocative scene. Mason’s use of light and shadow effectively adds depth and dimension to the painting, and his realistic style gives the scene a sense of immediacy.