“This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 1 Corinthians 11:24
The bread we eat when we take communion at church is a symbol of Jesus’ body. The wine we take at the communion table is a symbol of Jesus’ blood. The Bible is full of symbols, perhaps the most familiar one being the cross.
I want you to see a painting done by my artist daughter, Katherine Cook. It is full of symbolism, as she explains below.
Religious art has been of particular interest to me, as it powerfully depicts biblical narrative, allegory, impressions, and beautiful illumination. Most interesting is the symbolism which has woven its' way through centuries of religious art creating a universal language of its own. Those that study and know scripture recognize, identify with, and are reminded of these truths when they see the symbols.
I've created several still life paintings utilizing Judeo-Christian symbolism to remind viewer of God's grace to us… Wine…Christs' blood given for us, broken bread…Christs' body sacrificed for our redemption and hyssop…the symbol of restoration and healing.
After seeing this painting, if you are interested in seeing more of Kathy’s work, her website is: www.KatherineCookArt.com
Beautiful artwork! Kathy is amazingly gifted.
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