Masters of the Life of Christ

Masters/James Tissot/The Calling of Saint John and Saint Andrew

The Calling of Saint John and Saint Andrew, opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper by James Tissot, 1886–1894

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Two of John’s disciples have heard him say, “Behold the Lamb of God,” and they follow Jesus along the river. Jesus turns: “What seek ye?” They answer, “Master, where dwellest thou?” “Come and see.”

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Image: Brooklyn Museum, via Wikimedia Commons. The work itself is in the public domain.

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