The Savior

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a really cool painting today! It's called "The Savior," and it's by an artist named Henry Ossawa Tanner. He painted it a long, long time ago – between 1900 and 1905! It's like a time machine, taking us back to the past. nn --- nn Look closely at the painting. Do you see the man in the middle? He's the most important part of the picture. Many people think this man is Jesus. He looks very peaceful, doesn't he? What do you think he's thinking about? Is he happy? Sad? Maybe he's thinking about something very important. nn --- nn See how the background is a very light color? It's almost white! This makes the man stand out even more. It's like the artist wanted us to focus all our attention on him. What do you think the artist wanted us to feel when we look at this painting? nn --- nn The colors are all very soft and gentle. There are browns, greens, and beiges. They're not bright and flashy, are they? They're calm and quiet, just like the man in the painting. What kind of feeling do these colors give you? Do they make you feel peaceful too? nn --- nn The artist didn't use lots of sharp lines. The brushstrokes are soft and blurry, a little like a dream. It makes the painting feel very peaceful and calm. Can you see how the light gently touches the man's face? It's very soft and gentle, isn't it? nn --- nn This painting isn't just a picture of a man. It's about faith and quiet thinking. It makes us think about important things in life. It's a very special painting, and I hope you enjoyed looking at it with me today! Do you have any questions about the painting? What was your favorite part?