He also shows the profound transformation of Mary’s identity in a manner that brings together the earthly and the divine,” (Hage). Furthermore, the light is a symbol of the presence the presence of God, himself. Using light as a symbol helps him to paint biblical scenes with style of realism rather than naturalism. “Two Disciples at the Tomb” is a painting that displays a biblical event of the New Testament’s Gospel of John. John and Peter are the two disciples shown standing in front of Jesus’ tomb. Light illuminating from the tomb captures the dark and nocturnal scenery that the supernatural event occurred. The radiating light reflects on the pale white skins of both men, dressed in long, dark draped garments. With his mouth shut and chin up, John appears to question the tomb’s emptiness to himself. Peter emerges with his head lowered and gazing somberly with his right arm across his chest and focused on the empty
He also shows the profound transformation of Mary’s identity in a manner that brings together the earthly and the divine,” (Hage). Furthermore, the light is a symbol of the presence the presence of God, himself. Using light as a symbol helps him to paint biblical scenes with style of realism rather than naturalism. “Two Disciples at the Tomb” is a painting that displays a biblical event of the New Testament’s Gospel of John. John and Peter are the two disciples shown standing in front of Jesus’ tomb. Light illuminating from the tomb captures the dark and nocturnal scenery that the supernatural event occurred. The radiating light reflects on the pale white skins of both men, dressed in long, dark draped garments. With his mouth shut and chin up, John appears to question the tomb’s emptiness to himself. Peter emerges with his head lowered and gazing somberly with his right arm across his chest and focused on the empty