The Miraculous Draught of Fishes (La peche miraculeuse) by James Tissot

The Miraculous Draught of Fishes (La peche miraculeuse) - James Tissot - Oil Painting Wall Decor

About This Piece

Choose The Miraculous Draught of Fishes (La peche miraculeuse) as a hand painted oil painting and skip the compromise of printed wall decor. Based on James Tissot's original. Our artists rebuild the wildlife composition stroke by stroke, producing romantic canvas wall art with lasting color depth.

About the Artwork

1886-1896
Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper
Brooklyn Museum, United States.

In Luke's account of the calling of the first apostles, the fishermen return empty-handed after a long night of fishing in their boats. At Jesus' command, they lower their nets once more and harvest more fish than their boats can hold, prompting Peter to confess his unworthiness in Jesus' presence. While the other fishermen struggle with their hefty catch, Peter bows on bended knees before Jesus, a gesture that underscores his primacy among the disciples in Luke's Gospel.

In response to Peter's wonder at the miracle, Jesus assures his new apostle: "Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men." Peter and his companions leave behind their fishing boats to follow Jesus in his ministry.

Collectors often choose this wildlife image when searching for wildlife oil painting that feels substantial rather than decorative or disposable.

How It Is Made

Trained artists work in stages — underpainting, mid-tones, highlights, and detail — using traditional oils on canvas. Because nothing is printed, every hand painted oil painting has its own subtle texture and depth.

Specifications & What You Receive

• Every wildlife canvas is hand painted in oils; no mechanical or digital reproduction at any stage.
• Comes with a 2-inch unpainted margin on every side, ready for stretcher bars or a frame.
• No middlemen — we ship directly to you worldwide.
• Available canvas sizes for this hand painted oil painting: 20 X 24 in, 24 X 36 in, 30 X 40 in, 36 X 48 in, 48 X 72 in.
• Any size you need can be produced — just tell us your preferred dimensions.
• Flexible shipping through DHL, UPS, FedEx, USPS and partner networks.
• Free professional stretching on wooden stretcher bars — contact us for framing options.
• We send a digital image of your wildlife painting for approval before it ships.

Wall Decor & Gifting

For dining room wall art that does not feel generic, a painted wildlife canvas is hard to beat. It is a popular wildlife oil painting pick for new homeowners and a durable alternative to seasonal poster art.

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