The Miraculous Draught of Fishes
- Artist
- Jacob Jordaens
- Date
- c.1640
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Kunsthistorisches Museum
"The Miraculous Draught of Fish" is a compelling religious painting that depicts the biblical moment when Jesus instructs his apostles to cast their nets one final time, resulting in a miraculous abundance of fish. Typically rendered in oil paint on canvas, this Baroque artwork captures the drama and divine intervention of the event. Its dynamic composition and vivid coloration emphasize the miracle, exemplifying the power of faith. This scene is often associated with both of the biblical miracles of the miraculous catch, celebrated as powerful religious painting that conveys divine grace and wonder.
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