Jesus Wept 1886 - 1894

"Jesus Wept" (1886-1894) by James Tissot is a poignant depiction of the biblical scene where Jesus weeps over the impending destruction of Jerusalem. The painting captures the solemn mood with a somber color palette and intricate details. Tissot, a French artist known for his illustrations of the Bible, chose to portray Jesus as a figure of sorrow, his head bowed in grief. The composition emphasizes the contrast between Jesus's emotional state and the stoic faces of those around him. This work, like many others in Tissot's "The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ" series, aimed to bring the Gospel narrative to life through realistic imagery and detailed settings.