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The Story Behind the Work
Shop It is Written as a fine art canvas print or ready-to-hang stretched canvas. Each piece is printed to order by Mindi Oaten Art.
Drawn from Matthew 4:1–4, It is Written portrays Jesus in the wilderness, resisting temptation with the truth of God's Word.
"Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. The tempter came to Him and said, “If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’" Matthew 4: 1-4
In the arid expanse of the wilderness, where the sun-blistered sands stretched endlessly, and the wind whispered secrets only to the heavens, a solitary figure emerged in His humility and divinity. Jesus, the Son of God, had embarked on a journey of testing and temptation that would reveal His perfect faithfulness and prepare Him for the powerful ministry that awaited Him.
For forty days and forty nights, Jesus walked the barren path, sustaining Himself with nothing but the whispered promises of faith and devotion. The wilderness, desolate and unforgiving, became a crucible for His spirit, a place where temptation lurked at every turn. Yet, He stood resolute, His unwavering commitment to His divine mission serving as His compass.
Satan, the tempter, sought to exploit Jesus' vulnerability, to sway Him from His purpose with alluring visions of earthly power, wealth, and grandeur. But Jesus, with the unwavering authority of divine truth, declared, "It is written," and in those words, He wielded the wisdom of scripture as a shield.
In this wilderness, Jesus stood firm, His solid stance against temptation grounded in the words of scripture. It was a time of testing, of resisting every temptation to turn from the Father's will while remaining faithful to His purpose. His resilience in the face of temptation, invoking the sacred words, demonstrated the strength of His character, the depth of His love for humanity, and the unwavering commitment to His divine calling.
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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, gallery wrap. 1.25-inch sides, white, stretched on a wood frame, coated for maximum UV protection.
PRINTED TO ORDER - Please allow our local printer to do a fabulous job printing your artwork. Processing time is dependent on the amount of prints on order in production (usually allow around 2 weeks).
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.
Unstretched canvas prints can be framed, mounted, or professionally stretched by your local framer. Because each artwork has its own proportions, available sizes vary; order from the size and format shown on the individual product page.
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A Stretched Canvas Print is a fine art canvas print stretched over an internal support frame, creating a ready-to-display presentation without first visiting a framer. It can be hung as-is or placed inside a decorative outer frame.
Stretched canvas sizes vary by artwork. If the size you need is not listed, contact the studio to ask whether a custom stretched size is available.
Mindi Oaten Art may be able to create an approved custom fine art canvas print in a size not listed on the product page. Custom print orders are quoted individually based on the artwork, final dimensions, proportions, and finishing requirements.
Custom sizes must respect the proportions of the original painting, and some dimensions may require cropping. The studio will confirm what works visually before the order is finalized.
For a custom print size, contact Mindi Oaten Art. For an entirely new original artwork, visit the Custom Painting & Commission page. You can also review the FAQ.
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Handling: use clean, dry hands and hold prints or originals by the edges whenever possible. Support larger pieces evenly with two hands.
Cleaning: use only a soft, dry cloth or clean artist’s brush. Do not apply water, glass cleaner, oils, sprays, or household cleaners directly to printed or painted surfaces.
Framing: archival, acid-free materials and UV-protective glazing are recommended for works on paper and can also help protect fine art prints. Canvas works should be framed or stretched appropriately for the specific piece.
For a specific artwork, custom size, framing choice, or care concern, contact Mindi Oaten Art. You can also visit the Frequently Asked Questions or learn about commissioning a custom painting.
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