Description
Medium: Fine Art Canvas Giclée Print of an Original Oil Painting (2024)
In this commanding oil painting by Scott Patton, titled “Joshua,” we behold a stunning vision of Jesus Christ as the conquering warrior-king, standing in absolute authority after shattering the dominion of hell. Radiating strength, holiness, and unyielding resolve, this portrait captures a moment not of suffering, but of triumph—the aftermath of spiritual warfare where the victory is complete and unquestionable.
Clothed in a radiant white robe, symbolizing purity and righteousness, Jesus emerges from the depths of the earth with firelight at His back—a reference to the consuming victory He has wrought over Satan. The folds of His garment move with the suggestion of divine energy, and His stance is unwavering, grounded in heavenly power. His gaze is intense, forward, and fearless—eyes that have seen into the abyss and emerged with dominion.
In His right hand, Jesus grips a massive sword, still glowing with the embers of conquest. It is the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17), which has not only defended but destroyed. In His left hand hang the keys of death and hell—a direct reference to Revelation 1:18:
“I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.”
These keys are not ornamental. They are symbols of absolute authority—proof that Jesus has descended into the realm of the enemy, crushed his claim, and emerged as the eternal Victor. The gates of hell are no longer locked to those redeemed by His blood; the keys now rest in the hands of the King.
Behind Him, the burned and shattered stronghold of the enemy smolders, its once-imposing walls reduced to ruins. Light pours in from above—heaven’s answer to hell’s darkness. Jesus stands at the boundary where judgment meets mercy, where the King emerges not wounded but invincible.
The title “Joshua” is not merely a name—it is a declaration. The Hebrew name Yehoshua, from which Jesus derives, means “The Lord is salvation.” As Joshua led Israel into the Promised Land with a sword in hand, so too has Christ led the way into eternal victory, breaking every curse and liberating every soul willing to follow.
Scott Patton has painted not just a man, but a moment in eternity: the decisive triumph of the Lamb who is also the Lion. This is Christ not as the suffering servant, but as the Commander of Heaven’s armies, returning from battle with the enemy underfoot—and the keys of victory in His hand.
This image captures the victorious Christ—the Lion of Judah, the One who comes not only with mercy but with justice. It evokes themes of spiritual warfare, divine authority, and the ultimate triumph of God’s kingdom. It's not just a painting—it’s a declaration: He is risen, He reigns, and He is returning. This Joshua is who lives in every believer who is in Christ.
Handmade in Sarasota Florida.
PLEASE NOTE: The unframed pieces are approximately 3/16" thick and the boxed framed pieces are approximately 2" thick and are also around 1.5" larger in dimensions per side. For example - the 15 x 20 box framed print with actually be around 17.5" x 21.5" x 2" thick. The frames are made out of reclaimed hard maple wood for a durable and beautiful finish and do no include hanging hardware because the frames hang well on any sturdy nail or screw.
