William BukowskiLuther, the Bible and Christ Crucified
Oil on linen, side panel altarpiece 2008
This panel shows a version of Martin Luther that incorporates the portraits of Lucas Cranach from Luther's time.
The background is the Wartburg Castle where Luther hid and translated the Bible. He is looking to Jesus for salvation and holding the well worn Holy Bible in his hands. The season is fall for the Reformation. The carved crucifix emphasizes Christ paying for our sins with his death.
This is part of a commission for Reformation Lutheran Church in Hillsboro, Oregon. Dedication is set for November 2, 2008.
1 comment:
Bill:
Thank you for your excellent work, and for being here for the dedication. It's a great piece, and such an aid to teaching. Now even those who can't read the read the printed page can read the Scriptures via this fine work. There is so much imagery in the work that I'll have an easy time with illustrations for very many sermons.
Yours in Christ,
Steven Brockdorf, Pastor
Reformation Lutheran Church
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