The artwork, titled “The Healing of Ten Lepers (Guérison de dix lépreux),” is a religious painting created by James Tissot. It is housed in the Brooklyn Museum, located in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork vividly depicts a biblical scene where ten afflicted individuals, suffering from leprosy, are healed by a central, divine figure who appears to be offering blessings. The scene is set amidst a sprawling, rocky landscape with a distant village, highlighting a serene yet desperate atmosphere. The lepers, some kneeling and some prostrate, raise their hands and faces towards the healer, expressing a mixture of hope and desperation. The central figure, adorned in white robes, exudes an aura of calm authority and compassionate grace. The background features olive groves and rolling hills, creating a pastoral setting that contrasts with the intense emotional moment captured in the foreground. The artist’s attention to detail in the characters’ postures and expressions adds depth and realism to this poignant biblical narrative.
