Christ of the Cornfield 1888

"Christ of the Cornfield" (1888) by Frank Dicksee is a portrait of Jesus Christ, painted in a traditional Pre-Raphaelite style. Jesus is depicted in a simple white robe, standing against a backdrop of a cornfield. The image focuses on Jesus’s face, conveying a sense of calm and serenity. The composition emphasizes the figure of Jesus, highlighting his divinity through a golden halo and the wheat stalk he holds in his hand, symbolizing his role as the "bread of life." The artwork's realistic details and soft, ethereal quality make it a compelling and visually engaging depiction of a religious figure.