Description
Materials: Fine Art Canvas Print tapestry, hardwood bars, leather hanging strap.
Scott Patton’s painting “Love” is a striking and emotionally charged portrayal of Jesus crowned with thorns, capturing both the agony of His suffering and the depth of His sacrifice. Executed in a bold, modern style, the piece blends realism with abstraction—Jesus’ face emerging with intense clarity against sweeping, textured strokes that dissolve into the background.
Rendered primarily in stark black, white, and gray, the limited palette emphasizes the raw intensity of the scene. Subtle yet powerful details—deep violet shadows beneath His eyes, streaks of crimson blood tracing His face, and the harsh, jagged thorns pressing into His brow—convey the physical torment endured. Yet, despite the visible suffering, His gaze is steady, piercing, and filled with quiet strength, embodying the very essence of sacrificial love.
The title “Love” transforms the painting into more than a depiction of pain; it is a meditation on the heart of the Gospel. Through the crown of thorns, Patton reminds the viewer that Christ’s suffering was not in vain but was the ultimate act of selfless, redemptive love for humanity. This artwork stands as both a visual lament and a triumphant declaration that love is stronger than suffering, stronger than death.
The textures of the canvas and the rich wood frame anchor the celestial message in the tangible world, as if to say: this truth is not just for the heavenly realm but for you—here, now. The handcrafted wood, possibly echoing the timbers of the cross, stands in silent testament to the sacrifice that made this victory possible.
Handmade in Sarasota Florida.
PLEASE NOTE: The dimensions are from the top of the wooden bars to the bottom of the bars and the total width of the bars.
