Friday, September 9, 2011

Rembrandt's Return of the Prodigal

"The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Rembrandt
Henri Nouwen, the famous author, once gave a postcard print of this painting to individuals who had come to hear him speak.

He asked them to look at the hands of father--one hand masculine and strong, and the other hand feminine and gentle.

What a wonderful way to illustrate the unconditional love God has for all of us prodigals, full of grace and truth.

In what ways does this painting speak to you?

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4 comments:

  1. Daphne TarangoSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Hi, Beth:

    What a powerful photo.

    I like the differences in the hands. I like also that God has gotten up to meet the prodigal. It's a great depiction that God meets you where you are, especially if you're on your knees.

    Thanks for sharing,
    Daphne

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  2. beth willis miller's blogSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Thank you, Daphne, I so appreciate your comments :)

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  3. Sherrie EldridgeSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    What a beautiful painting! Thanks for reminding us of the Father's unconditional love. I needed that today.

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  4. beth willis miller's blogSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Sherrie, thank you for your comments...so true...God's Amazing Grace...Eucharisteo...Grace...Thanksgiving...Joy...knowing that, "there, but for the Grace of God, go I"...

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