Messianic Era
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Messianic Era

Sargent, John Singer, 1856-1925 · [ca. 1903–1916]

CC0 — Public Domain
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

In this idealistic scene the Messiah, pictured as a young man at center, proceeds through golden doors into paradise. The verdant land is celebrated with garlands of vines and pomegranates. A lamb, wolf, and lion represent prophecies of Isaiah.

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