Description
Jesus welcoming a child
Jesus with a girl is a devotional interpretation of Christ's welcome to children. Mark 10:13-16 describes people bringing children to Jesus, his rejection of the disciples' attempts to turn them away, and his blessing of them. The child in this image is not identified as a named biblical figure; the composition applies that Gospel theme to a personal encounter.
Christ sits on stone steps in a red tunic and blue mantle. A girl in a light-colored dress leans close to him, her hand against his chest. His open hands and lowered gaze direct attention to their closeness. The cross within his halo identifies Jesus, while the architecture and landscape form a setting rather than a documented location from the Gospel.
For a child's room or family prayer corner, the image offers a starting point for talking about prayer and the place of children in Christian life. It may be chosen as a baptism or First Communion gift; it depicts a Gospel-inspired encounter, not the celebration of either sacrament.
Made in Poland on linden wood
Art Christiana makes this icon to order on a linden-wood board with two coats of primer. The image is printed directly onto the prepared surface and finished with decorative gold-tone metal leaf (schlagmetal). A certificate bearing the production year and a hanging fixture are attached to the back.