

The Sign Of Jonah – Matthew 12:38-40
Medium: Wood Cross, 1800’s English Bible, Wood Carved Whale Tail, Nepalese Paper, Waxed Linen Thread, Ethiopian Coptic Stitching
Artist Statement: This small structure is a depiction of the tale of a whale from the story of Jonah. Mounted on a cross, the whale’s tail symbolizes Matthew 12:38-40 where Jesus compares his coming death and resurrection to Jonah’s experience in the belly of the whale.
14H X 7W X5D