The Judge
Acrylic finished with gloss varnish on canvas board, 12” x 16.
This sent shivers up my spine when I first sketched this. It is inspired by the work of the old masters.
Original in my private collection.
Detail
Immediately I knew what this painting was all about and what the Lord desired to convey as it is just as important a message as is His great love.
Luke 13:24-27
Strive to enter by the narrow gate; for many, I say to you, shall seek to enter, and shall not be able.
But when the master of the house shall be gone in, and shall shut the door, you shall begin to stand without, and knock at the door, saying: Lord, open to us. And he answering, shall say to you: I know you not, whence you are.
Then you shall begin to say: we have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.
And he shall say to you: I know you not, whence you are: depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.
The Judge belongs to the following groups:
1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture , **A SPIRITUAL / PSYCHIC WALK**, Acrylic Painting, Back In Black ( sorry~NO PHOTOGRAPHY), Decorative and Traditional Art, Fine Arts, For The Love Of Jesus , Illawarra , Living Christianity, Men Appreciation (Men = 18 years + ), Of Noble Birth, Spiritual Art and The Human Condition Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Emma Wertheim
This is very beautiful my friend..x
Tahnja replied
He is rather powerful in His presence and I don’t blame people for finding it difficult to view His piercing gaze….so thank you for taking the time to appreciate this work and to comment. Praise be to the Lord and God bless you
catherine walker
Beautiful tahnja..you amaze me with your talent..really you do!!
Tahnja replied
And with such support I can only ever grow and become better! Thank you lovely Cathy, it means so much to have such beautiful and supportive friends
jaycee
Amazing yet again :)
Tahnja replied
Jamie!! Oh dear friend what a joy to have you stop by. Love you loads always
PeterGrima
TO KNOW HIM, IS TO LOVE HIM, IN THE SAME WAY THAT HE LOVE ME AND YOU, TAHNJA.
Tahnja replied
That’s absolutely correct for as St Paul said very brilliantly ”...if you do not have love then you have nothing…”
Rowan Plantag...
This is so very lovely!
Tahnja replied
That is very kind of you to say Maureen though I fear He is mostly very confronting for most to view….thank you for appreciating this work
ElYPares
Fantastic!!!!
Tahnja replied
Hugs!!!! Thank you oh dear friend
Jean Hildebrant
Very powerful Tahnja!!! Both the Word and the painting! His face is beautifully and sensitively painted, my friend! Keep pairing the Word with your images. This is a truth we need to contemplate!
Tahnja replied
Oh Jean, I am so deeply please to hear you say that. What a lovely compliment to my intense and heartfelt work which is inspired by His great love.
For so long I have been frustrated and annoyed with so many images of Him over the centuries as appearing almost weak and soft. He is so much more than just the love that everyone seems to think makes Him soft. His power and authority are eternal. He is power and strength and I do feel that it is important that we all take the time to honour this as well as His great and eternal love and mercy.
Some people need to be afraid and be humbled before they truly connect with the Lord…that is really what this painting is all about in many ways…for all of us to remember His full power and authority.
louisegreen
An amazing painting Tahnja…....He is right there looking at you. Or should I say He is right beside you! Congrats on this painting, it is so lifelike.
Louise :-)
Tahnja replied
I couldn’t be more thrilled with your wonderful comment Louise though I feel that His gaze is too much for most lol….but then again His piercing gaze was my intent
Marie Sharp
Tahnja replied
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! All glory to Jesus
Sally Omar
Beautiful!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!! xoxoxoxo
Tahnja replied
Thank you loads Sally!
Damien Venditti
great work Tahnja you do such a great job with these : ))
Tahnja replied
Aww Damien, that’s such a lovely thing to say. I just love Him so much, that’s what I put it down to q:o)
Robin Brown
Fine art from a fine lady with a fine heart & a fine talent for ART in capital letters!! xx
Tahnja replied
Aww gee Robin, thank you so much dear friend!
scoob29
Although i liked Heavenly,this seems weird i wrote a poem Olord above,icollect busts & not long ago i got one of Jesus called it him above found you on R/B & i’m now seeing pics of him LOL im not sure of this one he seems a little cross when i look at him hope i have;nt done any thing wrong.LOL.xx
Tahnja replied
Thank you for sharing that with me. This image of the Lord is meant to show that He is the Just Judge as well as the loving and merciful Lord. None of us are perfect but He is therefore His gaze does instill a healthy sense of fear, at lest I feel that this is how it should be
Maria Murphy
A MASTERPEICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tahnja replied
Hi Maria! Wonderful to hear from you. Thank you wonderful lady for your appreciation of this work. I hope all is well with you. I’m been working hard here…hugs
Jean Hildebrant
Tahnja, have you ever tried to paint Jesus as described in the book of Revelation??? I’d love to see what you would come up with. I’ve been ask to do that but I have never been brave enough to try to paint our Lord, such a heavy responsibility to portray Him correctly.
Tahnja replied
You mean the image of Him returning on the White horse as King of Kings? I too would feel overwhelmed by that request but someday He may inspire me to show Him in this light, I would have to wait for the inspiration, I never attempt to paint Him until He impresses the feeling upon me. What a lovely compliment that you would think of me for sucha painting. Thank you my dear friend, I am deeply honoured
lazydaze
awsome!!! love the title!
Tahnja replied
Thank you so much! I have just put it in to the framers to have a beautiful frame places around Him. I think I will post an image of it when it’s framed as I just really love this painting
viveca
It is beautiful as He is and always my strength.It seems we have a lot in common…..I am from Germany also lived in Hamburg….Was a single mother for 12 years raising 4 children myself…..(with HIS help)
Tahnja replied
oh wow, I rarely meet Germans and even fewer women so it’s such a pleasure to meet you! YEs indeed we do seem to share much in common. I don’t know what I would do without Jesus, can’t even bare to go back and think about what it was like without Him…I’m a convert, previously been raised with no faith at all…..very lonely and sad place that was…...hugs. God bless you and thank you so much for appreciating this very strong depiction of Jesus that most people stay away from lol
viveca
I was raised without faith as well,Actually taken out of religion classes in Germany and we share the same taste in clothes…lol,,On my profile there is one of me standing infront of German mural I did with my German outfit!!!! Bis spater!!!!!
Tahnja replied
wow, I feel that much closer to you….thank you