This painting is entitled "The Incredulity of Saint Thomas" by Baroque artist, Caravaggio.It illustrates the famous doubting Thomas,putting his finger into Christ's wounds before he would believe that it is the very same man that was crucified and rose again.
John 20:25-29
But he (Thomas) said to them, "Unless I put my finger where his nails were,and put my hand into his side,I will not believe it."....
...Then Jesus said to Thomas "Put your finger here,see my hands.Reach out your hand and put it into my side.Stop doubting and believe."
Thomas said to him, "My Lord,my God!"
Then Jesus told him, " Because you have seen me,you have believed,blessed are those who have not seen but have yet believed."
I do wish at times,the answers to large and complex questions can be as lucid as touching Jesus' wounds,but walking by faith embodies a beauty and fragility which is far more precious.
--kash
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