Jesus Walks on the Sea (Jesus marche sur la mer) by James Tissot
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Jesus Walks on the Sea (Jesus marche sur la mer) - James Tissot - Oil Painting
About This Piece
Nothing softens a gallery wall like a painted surface. Jesus Walks on the Sea (Jesus marche sur la mer) by James Tissot arrives as a hand painted oil painting on canvas, offering the fine art detail, soft gradients, and tactile finish that fine art oil painting shoppers look for.
The Story Behind the Painting
1886-1894
Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper
Brooklyn Museum, United States.
While Jesus retreats to the mountain to pray, his disciples travel ahead of him, sailing once more across stormy waters. Seeking to calm the frightened apostles, Jesus walks across the sea, but this further terrifies them as they momentarily believe him to be a ghost.
Tissot attempts to explain the fears of the disciples, in a commentary that melds his interests in scientific observation and in legend: noting the early hour designated by the Gospel account—3 a.m.—and the weather conditions, he surmises that the darkness must have been complete. But finding no other explanation for a source of light to illuminate Christ, he concludes that "light emanated from His body, and irradiated all around Him to some extent." He concludes that only the voice of Jesus with its recognizable "ordinary" salutation—"Be of good cheer"—could reassure the disciples.
Every hand painted oil painting in this fine art series is finished on artist-grade canvas and checked against the original before it leaves the studio.
100% Hand Painted on Canvas
We use a 100% hand-painted process: stretched artist-grade canvas, layered oil pigment, and a final protective varnish. There are no inkjet prints or mechanical reproductions in this collection — just a painted fine art artwork made to order.
Specifications & What You Receive
- Painted entirely by hand in oils on artist-grade canvas, with no giclée or inkjet process involved.
- Supplied with a 2-inch blank border on all four sides for flexible gallery wall display options.
- We dispatch worldwide ourselves, so there are no middlemen in the chain.
- Available canvas sizes for this hand painted oil painting: 20 X 40 in, 24 X 48 in, 30 X 60 in, 36 X 72 in.
- Choose from standard sizes or request a custom dimension to fit your wall.
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- No-cost gallery stretching on wood bars, plus optional made-to-order framing.
- You will receive a photo of your completed painting by email for sign-off prior to shipping.
Styling & Placement
Build a gallery wall gallery wall around this fine art oil painting, or let it stand alone as a single statement. The hand painted canvas finish keeps the fine art composition looking intentional in both classic and contemporary rooms.
Delivery, Sizes & Guarantee
Sizes & prices
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 20 X 40 in | $89.48 |
| 24 X 48 in | $127.48 |
| 30 X 60 in | $186.48 |
| 36 X 72 in | $234.48 |
The sizes shown are the reproduction canvas sizes we paint to order. The dimensions given in a work's description refer to the original artwork and will differ from the sizes offered here. Not sure? Read the size guide or e-mail us.
Shipping & returns
Free on orders over $60; a flat $5 below that. Dispatched in 1–2 business days; 30 days to send it back. Full policy.
Materials & craftsmanship
Every canvas is painted by hand in oils on artist-grade stretched canvas, with an extra blank border left for framing. How to care for your painting.
Sizing help
Measurements are on the size guide, or e-mail [email protected] and we reply within one business day.
