Morning Star, 2009
Artist: Kim Bartholomew
Year: 2009
Dimensions: 20” x 16”
Media: Acrylic on Canvas Board
Scriptural Inspiration and verse for the 5” x 7”card:
“She will give birth to a Son,
and you are to give Him the name Jesus,
because He will save His people
from their sins."
(Matthew 1:21 NIV)
Card Message:
Let us praise the name of Jesus;
the bright Morning Star,
born unto us to be our Savior,
Christ the Lord!
Original:
20”x 16”
Giclees on Stretched Canvas:
Large (40” x 32”)
Medium (20” x 16”)
Small (10” x 8”)
Fine Art Prints:
Large (40” x 32”)
Medium (20” x 16”)
Small (10” x 8”)
The focal point of this painting is the natal star: a four-pointed star resembling the cross-- often used as the "star of Bethlehem.” It is referenced in Matthew 2:9, “After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. (NIV)
The natal star simultaneously symbolizes the birth of Jesus and the ultimate purpose for which He was born - Crucifixion. As Matthew 1:21 foretold of both Christ’s miraculous birth and the ultimate sacrifice of His death, “She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save his people from their sins"(NIV), this painting is meant to bring joy as we remember Christ’s provision for our own reborn lives through his miraculous birth, death and resurrection!
Supporting symbolism is found in the flanking crosses of the two thieves of Calvary (lower half of composition) and in the hearts that emerge from the natal star (upper half of composition), each reminding us of our desperate need for forgiveness provided solely through Christ who brings salvation to every believing hear.
As Christ stated in Revelation 22:15-17, “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."(NIV) Let us glorify Him together.
To see more original works of art and related products like note cards, posters, giclees and fine prints, please visit http://www.sonstudios.com/.
Live a beautiful life! ~Kim
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