Christ and the doubting Thomas 1870

Wilhelm Marstrand's "Christ and the doubting Thomas" is a dramatic depiction of a biblical scene from the Gospel of John. Executed in 1870, the drawing uses pen and ink to create a sense of urgency and immediacy as the resurrected Christ confronts Thomas, who is kneeling and reaching out to touch his wounds. Surrounded by other disciples, the scene portrays Thomas's doubt and the transformative power of faith. The work is characteristic of Marstrand's detailed draftsmanship and his use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and realism.