Christ on the Sea of Galilee 1854

Eugène Delacroix's *Christ on the Sea of Galilee* (1854) depicts a scene from the New Testament, in which Jesus calms a storm on the Sea of Galilee. The painting captures the dramatic moment with a powerful sense of movement and emotion. The figures in the boat, including Christ, are caught in the turmoil of the storm, while the distant shoreline and stormy sky create a sense of vastness and isolation. Delacroix’s interest in depicting dynamic composition is evident in the swirling waves, the billowing sail, and the figures' poses, making the viewer feel the storm’s intensity.