The Cleansing
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- Available in a variety of sizes. Select your size of choice.
- Available on paper or canvas. Select your medium of choice.
- Religious Theme
- Inspired by the spiritual practice of Baptism in the Christian church.
Baptism is considered a symbolic representation of spiritual cleansing. It is a public declaration of one's faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to following his teachings. It is also seen as a symbolic act of one's old self dying and being reborn or resurrected into a new life in Christ.
The water used in baptism is symbolic of the Holy Spirit and the cleansing power of God's grace. The act of immersion in water represents a complete surrender to God and a willingness to be washed clean of one's past sins and mistakes.
Baptism in a church through immersion in water represents a powerful spiritual symbol of rebirth and cleansing and a channel through which God's grace is transmitted to believers.
This work of art by Edwin Lester depicts an African American woman who has decided to make a change in her life and start living a life based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. She emerges from the water reborn and renewed.
Open edition. Available in a variety of sizes on paper and canvas.
Edition | Open Edition |
Framed | Unframed |
Height | Available in a variety of sizes. Select your size of choice. |
Length | Available in a variety of sizes. Select your size of choice. |
Medium | Paper or Canvas |
SKU | lester-cleansing |
Year Released | 2010 |
Edwin Lester
Edwin was born in Philadelphia, PA. He is a self-taught artist who brings a very sophisticated and technically advanced style of realism to his figurative and atmospheric paintings. His work centers on themes that are important and personal to him. The narrative approach allows the artist to convey an emotion, a moment in time as if reading without the turning of pages.Most in stock items ship in 0 to 5 business depending upon the shipping method selected during checkout. Large framed artwork requires an additional 1 to 5 days of processing time to allow for framing. All orders over $250 ship signature required. Pre-Orders, identified by a “Reserve Now” checkout button, can take 3 to 14 business days to process and ship. If there is an issue with your order we will notify you with 1 to 2 business days. For additional information please visit our: Shipping Policy