a visit with jesus

 Bible Art

Christ Appearing to His Disciples After the Resurrection
Artist: William Blake
 1795    Painting

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Christ Appearing to His Disciples/Apostles After the Resurrection is one of Blake’s large colour print series from 1795, which refers to the gospel of Luke, chapter 24 verses 36-40:
And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, “Peace be unto you.” But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. And he said unto them, “Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.” And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.

This work is hand-colored with watercolor and tempera, measures 43.2 x 57.5 cm, and is in The National Gallery of Art 

Christ Appearing to Mary
Artist: Albert Pinkham Ryder
 1885    Painting

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This is a depiction of Mary Magdalen's visitation by the crucified Jesus just prior to his Ascension to Heaven. A key point of emphasis in the biblical account is that Mary was not to touch Jesus, and Ryder's Christ has just gestured her to her knees, restraining her impulse to embrace him. The empty space between them vibrates with a resulting tension.

This oil on canvas painting measures 14 1⁄4 x 17 1⁄4 in. (36.1 x 43.8 cm), and is housed in the  Smithsonian American Art Museum.