But Jesus was stripped
Matthew 27:33-35 They went out to a place called Golgotha (which means “Place of the Skull”). The solders gave Jesus wine mixed with bitter gall … After they had nailed him to the cross, the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice. This fulfilled the word of the prophet: “They divided my garments among themselves and cast lots for my robe.” (Psalm 22:18)
Station 5: Jesus is stripped of his garments
Suzanne says this about her painting:
“I used bright colors to contrast with the subject matter and to show that he was stripped in broad daylight. As I drew, I contemplated how we use clothing not only to cover our nakedness, but to show social status and wealth, to express ourselves, and to look attractive.
The church and followers of Jesus are often called the body of Christ. I wonder what we need to be stripped of.
I left off the head of the man on Jesus’s left not only because I didn’t have room for it on the page, but also so viewers can put themselves in his place. What have you said or done that has metaphorically stripped Jesus and brought him shame?”
Suzanne also made two videos about this work:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1071021910954924
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1554737401715637
Take a few minutes to let this sink in: Jesus took my shame.
NOTE:
Suzanne earns her living through art. She offers prints of her work for $30. Contact her:
Email artallthethings@gmail.com
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Debra Kornfield 