Christ Walking on the Water 1910

"Christ Walking on the Water" is a 1910 etching by African American artist Henry Ossawa Tanner. The image depicts a moment from the biblical story of Jesus calming a storm on the Sea of Galilee, with the disciples in a small boat, looking up in awe. The print shows the dramatic interplay of light and dark, created by the stormy seas and the luminous moon, which illuminates Christ's presence. Tanner's etching reflects the artist's interest in religious themes and his mastery of light and shadow.