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The Lion of the Tribe of Judah
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Framed Keepsake  |
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14" x 11" |
Open |
N/A |
$49.50 |
| Image size is 9" x 6 3/4". Standard shipping is $12.00. |
Unframed Paper - Open Edition  |
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| 15 3/4" x 11" |
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$62.50 |
$55.00 |
| Overall print size is 16 1/4" x 12 1/2". Standard shipping is $12.50. |
| Framed Paper - Open Edition |
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| 20" x 16" |
Open |
N/A |
$139.00 |
| Framed print comes with your choice of a gold, cherry, or light oak frame. Standard shipping is $25.00. |
| Unframed Paper - Limited Edition |
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| 22¼" x 16¼" |
1,000 S/N |
$95.00 |
$1,750.00 |
| The print size is 23¾" x 18½". |
Artist Proof Paper
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| 22¼" x 16¼" |
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$115.00 |
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| The print size is 23¾" x 18½". |
| Canvas |
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| 21 1/4" x 17" |
Signed |
$400.00 |
$359.50 |
Print Caption:
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The Lion of the Tribe of Judah
"Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed.
He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals."
--- Revelation 5:5
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Print Description:
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When I stepped back to survey the completed image of The Lion of Judah, I could hardly
believe the work before me. Every element of the painting spoke to me. The lion - strong and regal, the
crown of throns and a nail-pierced paw blended with the colors of an apocalyptic sky and a dove to capture
the message of Revelation 5:5 with a symbolism which I had yet to see in the world of "Christian" art. We so
often hear of Jesus being portrayed as the Lamb of God, which He certainly was, but Christ had so many facets
to His being that He cannont be limited to one. His meekness also carried with its strength and courage. These
characteristics coupled with His royalty were fittingly acknowledged with a drawing of a lion. Lions have
symbolized royalty for many nations throughout the centuries, but God had already spoken of the lion in
Genesis where Jacob blessed Judah.
I have to be honest and say that in my heart I felt that this painting would not be widely received
because of the drop of blood and the strong overtones set by the lion and the scroll. I also realized
at the same time that this was the picture that God had created and it would be used for His purpose in His
time.
I had studied art without the benefit of lessons or instructors. The knowledge I had gained had been on
my own with the use of very limited resources. For approximately eight years, I had struggled with the
task of trying to "make it" in the world of art. It was a challenge which I was willing to tackle, for being
an artist was a dream that I had prayed for many years would become a reality.
Shortly before I painted The Lion of Judah, I had come to a crossroad in my life where I knew that without
total dedication to God, anything that I attempted would be null and void. I would never become the
vessel that the master could fashion from the life that He had given me. I had been a Christian for
many years, but I had gradually drifted away from my first love. I rededicated my life to God and gave Him
free license with my artwork. "From now on, I will paint what You want me to paint and give You the glory
for it," I told Him.
The image of The Lion of Judah began to take place in my mind, and I began to plan how I could capture
the Scripture with symbolic gestures. Every day I would start out with my paints and brushes and when I
finished my work for the day, I was always amazed at what had been placed on the canvas. It was as if I had
stepped aside and watched as every stroke took on a different one from what I had previously planned. I can
truthfully say that God directed me, and I was merely the tool that He used. It was His image and not mine
that I beheld, and I could only give Him the credit for it.
God has blessed me in an incredible way through the painting of the Lion of Judah. This was the image that
launched my career as a Christian artist. I pray that you will be blessed by the image and that it will minister
to your heart.
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