Description
Medium: Fine Art Canvas Giclée Print of an Original Oil Painting (2024)
This revealing oil painting titled "The Harvest" by artist Scott Patton captures a deeply emotional and spiritual moment: Jesus standing in a golden field of wheat, reflecting His sorrow over the shortage of laborers for the harvest of souls. It is a visual interpretation of Matthew 9:37-38:
“Then He said to His disciples, ‘The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.’”
— Matthew 9:37–38 (NKJV)
Description:
Jesus stands solemnly amidst a vast, ripe wheat field, his figure framed against a dramatic sky where dark storm clouds meet a break of light. The wheat is golden and full—clearly ready to be gathered—symbolizing the souls of humanity, ripe for salvation. Yet Jesus' posture and expression speak volumes: He appears burdened, contemplative, and grieved, His gaze set on the horizon, as if surveying the field with a heavy heart.
His clothing is simple and flowing, emphasizing His humility and His nearness to the earth and its people. His slightly open shirt and windswept hair give the impression that He has been walking the fields, not merely observing them, but laboring in them Himself.
The ominous sky adds emotional weight and spiritual urgency. The light breaking through symbolizes the hope of the Gospel, but the shadows remind the viewer of the spiritual warfare and urgency that still lingers.
Symbolic Elements:
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Jesus’ sorrowful gaze – His compassion and anguish for lost souls.
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Golden wheat field – The world, ready for spiritual harvest.
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Stormy sky – The spiritual darkness of the times, the urgency of the moment.
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Light piercing through clouds – The hope and power of the Gospel breaking into the darkness.
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Bare hands and simple garments – Christ the servant, calling us to join Him in the work.
Interpretation:
This painting serves not just as a scene, but as a call—a visual prayer and commission. It reminds viewers that while Christ sees the world as ready for redemption, He longs for more workers to join Him in reaching the lost. The image, paired with the Scripture, becomes a spiritual invitation: Will you go into the fields? Will you labor for souls?
Patton’s work powerfully conveys the emotional heart of the Savior—both His compassion and His call.
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 will 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.
