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Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. c1850-1890, (1923). Artist: John Everett Millais
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Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. c1850-1890, (1923). Artist: John Everett Millais
Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. c1850-1890, (1923). A parable of Jesus which appears in the Gospel of Matthew (18:21-35) illustrating it is important to forgive others as we are forgiven by God, as illustrated by the negative example of the unforgiving servant. From British Book Illustration - Yesterday and To-day edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio, Ltd. London, 1923]
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Book Of Matthew British Book Illustration Debt Deciding Decision Forgiveness Geoffrey Geoffrey Holme Holme John Everett John Everett Millais John Everett Millais Ra Millais Sir John Everett Millais The Studio Tied Up Forgive Metaphor Unmerciful
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This print captures John Everett Millais' artistic interpretation of the "Parable of the Unmerciful Servant". Created between 1850 and 1890, this particular rendition was published in 1923 as part of the British Book Illustration collection. The parable, found in the Gospel of Matthew (18:21-35), serves as a powerful reminder to forgive others just as we are forgiven by God. In this thought-provoking image, we see a side view of a male figure kneeling before another man. The servant's hands are tied up, symbolizing his metaphorical bondage to unforgiveness. The artist skillfully portrays the decision-making moment when forgiveness hangs delicately in the balance. With monochrome tones and intricate detail, Millais transports us back to nineteenth-century Britain. The profound concept of debt and forgiveness is beautifully conveyed through this black-and-white portrait. As viewers, we witness not only an individual struggle but also a universal message about compassion and mercy. Through this visual representation, Millais invites us to reflect on our own capacity for forgiveness and reminds us that it is essential to extend grace towards others as we have received from above. This timeless artwork continues to resonate with audiences today, serving as a poignant reminder that forgiveness has transformative power both personally and within society at large.
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