Unquestionably, Danish artist, Carl Bloch, is one of the most celebrated Danish artists of the 19th century. During the final decade of his career, Bloch took up printmaking, crafting masterful etchings of everyday moments, the Danish countryside, and meaningful episodes from the life of Jesus Christ.
Although Carl Bloch produced many works throughout the course of his life, his religious art tends to receive the most attention. Specifically, the world loves his paintings depicting the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
Without a doubt, his extensive body of work, including over 250 paintings and 78 etchings, is remarkable. Still, Bloch considered his religious works to be his most valuable contributions to the art world. Unfortunately, his productive career ended when he died of cancer at the age of only fifty-five.
CHRIST HEALING THE SICK AT BETHESDA
Up until August 29, 2001, the painting of Christ Healing the Sick at Bethesda resided at the Bethesda Indre Mission in Copenhagen, Denmark, where it hung since 1883. Presently, the BYU Museum of Art proudly displays this piece as part of our permanent collection.
