The Sabbath Breaker Stoned
- Artist
- James Tissot
- Date
- c.1896 - c.1902
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Religious painting
"The Sabbath Breaker Stoned" is a powerful religious painting that vividly depicts the biblical narrative of a woman condemned by her community, embodying themes of justice and divine punishment. Created using gouache on a board, the artwork employs Symbolism to evoke moral and spiritual tension. It reflects the complex biblical stance on violence, justice, and morality, illustrating acts of punishment rooted in religious codes. The painting’s dramatic composition underscores the power dynamics and moral dilemmas intertwined with biblical violence and divine retribution, inviting viewers to contemplate the implications of justice and punishment as addressed in sacred texts.
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