Masters of the Life of Christ

Masters/James Tissot/The Healing of Ten Lepers

The Healing of Ten Lepers, opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper by James Tissot, 1886–1894

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Ten lepers stand far off on a hillside and cry, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” He tells them to show themselves to the priests, and as they go, they are cleansed. Only one turns back to give thanks.

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