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I thirst - Sepia color pencil book illustration 1985 Sticker
by William Hart McNichols
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Accessorize your life with unique stickers from an independent artist! Our vinyl stickers are available in four different sizes and are kiss-cut to create a 1/8" border around the perimeter of the design. Each sticker has an adhesive backing with plenty of stickiness to cling to any smooth surface while still being easy to remove.
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“I thirst !” (Sepia color pencil book illustration, 1985)
After this, Jesus knowing that all was now finished, said in fulfillment of the... more
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“I thirst !” (Sepia color pencil book illustration, 1985)
After this, Jesus knowing that all was now finished, said in fulfillment of the Scripture,
“I thirst !”
(From the 7 Last Words of Jesus on the Cross)
We all know that certain birds are used In Catholic and Scriptural symbolism; notably the dove, the swan, the raven, and I pulled the barn swallow from my own lexicon, because it’s such a beautiful bird and for me, since the bird is often symbolic of a soul, I thought how perfect for a symbol of the body or soul thirsting and yet the door is slammed shut.
Jesus saying, from Revelation 3: 20, “I stand at the door and knock …” is an invitation not a command. Many commentators say His words “I thirst !” refer also to His thirst for souls.
For me the illustration has the tragic violence of a bird flying into a window… in this case a closed door. Jesus begging for water in His last moments and being given vinegar a very purposely cruel act, o...
About William Hart McNichols
Artist Statement on Iconography �There is only Christ: He is everything and He is in everything." St. Paul, Colossians 3:11 I honor and revere the Byzantine icons and the profound spirituality of the Othodox churches. I try to bring true devotion and prayer into the process of writing an icon, dependent upon the inspiration of the Blessed Trinity, the saints, holy ones, and the Mother of God. As a Roman Catholic iconographer, I have no intention of assuming to be Orthodox, but continue to pray with many others, for unity brought about by the Spirit, amongst the churches. 2014 is my 24th year as an Iconographer and I am very grateful for the tremendous support from around the World. The great bulk of Icons are commissions from...
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