Art in Exile: Jesus’ Post Resurrection Appearances

Art in Exile: a blog series focused on introducing beauty into the social media stream during a season of self-quarantine, social distancing, and a global pandemic.

For this first Art in Exile after Easter, we’ll look at art inspired by Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances. 

Jesus’ first resurrection appearance was to Mary Magdalene. John 20:14-16

After appearing to Mary Magdalene, Jesus appeared to Mary, the Mother of James, Salome, and Johanna. Matthew 28:1-8

The risen Jesus accompanied two travelers on the road to Emmaus. They recognized him when he broke bread with them. Then he vanished. Luke 24:13-16

Jesus appeared to his disciples, first without Thomas, and later with him. Thomas struggled to believe Jesus had risen, as anyone would. John 20:24-29

Peter denied knowing Jesus. Later, the risen Christ appeared to reinstate the conflicted disciple. This might be my favorite passage in the Bible. John 21:1-19

The book of Acts opens with Jesus’ ascension. Before this, he appeared in risen form to over 500 people over the course of 40 days (1 Cor. 15:6). Acts 1:6-11

Jesus made a later post-resurrection appearance to Saul on the road to Damascus. Acts 9:1-9

That’s it for today’s Art in Exile. No single event has shaped the world as significantly or permanently as the resurrection of Jesus Christ.