The Light of the World 1860

"The Light of the World" is a 1860 artwork by William Henry Simmons and is an example of religious art. The artwork depicts a figure of Jesus Christ, wearing a crown of thorns, standing in a garden holding a lantern, symbolizing his role as a light source in a dark world. The artwork, now housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to Simmons's skill as a draftsman and his ability to evoke religious emotion in his work.