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Shop Asleep on the Boat as a fine art canvas print or ready-to-hang stretched canvas. Each piece is printed to order by Mindi Oaten Art.
Asleep on the Boat is a Christian painting of Jesus sleeping on the boat during the storm in Matthew 8:24–26, while His disciples struggle with fear.
"And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Matthew 8:23-26
This painting captures a moment, where Jesus is depicted asleep on a boat amidst a tempestuous storm. The sea churns with a wild ferocity, its waves threatening to engulf the small vessel, while the skies above are a turbulent of dark clouds and fierce winds. Yet, in the midst of this chaos, Jesus rests in a peaceful slumber, his expression one of absolute tranquility and trust.
The scene recalls the biblical account where the disciples, gripped by fear, wake Jesus in a panic, saying, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” Jesus, untroubled, rises and rebukes the wind, and says to the waves, “Peace! Be still!” The wind ceases and there is a great calm.
A singular butterfly, rests gently near Jesus' hand. This delicate creature, usually so susceptible to the whims of the wind, is here a symbol of that same faith. It does not flutter or flee but remains steadfast beside the sleeping Savior, undisturbed by the surrounding turmoil. The butterfly enhances the narrative, a silent witness to the power of divine serenity.
This image is a visual to the notion of faith in the midst of life's storms. It is a reminder that, like the butterfly resting next to the embodiment of peace, we too can find rest and assurance in faith, even when the storms of life rage around us. It speaks to the heart, urging us to trust in the One who commands the wind and the waves, and to find in Him our place of peace.
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Part of Behold Him: The One Who Transforms, Mindi Oaten’s 42-painting visual journey through the life and ministry of Jesus.
Originally painted in acrylic on canvas.
All prints are printed on fine art quality printing canvas. It will look and feel like the real thing. (un-matted and unframed)
All prints are also available in a pre-stretched canvas option. 1.25-inch sides, stretched on a wood frame, coated for maximum UV protection, and ready to hang.
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Mindi’s fine art canvas prints are reproductions of her original paintings printed on artist-quality canvas. Sizes vary by artwork, from smaller pieces to larger statement sizes. Unless the product option specifically says Stretched Canvas Print, canvas prints are shipped unstretched.
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