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A Prayer For Peace
By
Thomas Kinkade
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September 2006 Release
"I believe that each of us carries the gift of God's inner peace
in our hearts. And yet, my newest work, A Prayer for Peace, is a poignant
reminder that peace in our world is always possible for those who believe
and pray.
This painting, which re-interprets a classic Doré bible illustration, uses
all the resources — human and divine — I could bring to infuse with peace
the ancient walled city of Jerusalem. The dramatic figure of a prophet
occupies the rocky heights above the city. To my mind, he is a Christ
figure, but I have treated him with a deep spirituality that could well be
embraced by people of other beliefs. Illuminated by a radiant moon, this
holy person prays with all the fervor of his faith, that the warm glow of
moonlight can wrap the walled city in a spiritual blanket of serenity.
The hope that pervades A Prayer for Peace is a profound reminder that
through fervent prayer each of us might find peace – for our soul first and
perhaps for our world as well."
- Thomas Kinkade
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Available as:
16x20 and 24x30
Interesting Facts:
1. A Prayer for Peace was painted to commemorate the From Abraham to Jesus
Exhibit — the largest touring exhibit of sacred text and artifacts in
history. For the first time ever, millions of people will have an
opportunity to be part of an unforgettable cultural and inspirational
experience. An opportunity to see the Holy Land and journey through history
from the days of Abraham to the days of Jesus and hundreds of sacred
artifacts from thousands of years ago.
2. A Prayer for Peace is one of ten images in the Impressions of Israel
Collection.
3. Thomas Kinkade visited the Holy Land in 2006 where he spent much of his
time painting in order to capture the emotion and vibrancy of this land. The
culmination of this trip may be found in this Studio Masterwork image A
Prayer for Peace.
4. For this painting, Thom was inspired by the biblical illustrations of
French artist Gustave Doré, which were published in the 19th century. He
feels that the lone figure overlooking the city of Jerusalem can be
interpreted to be Jesus, or Abraham, or anyone who longs for peace to return
to that troubled land.
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