The Doubting of Thomas - by Solrunn Nes

After his resurrection, Christ on different occasions showed himself to his anxious disciples, thereby assuring them of his continual presence. They were reluctant to believe, however, and Thomas openly demanded a proof. REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTIAN ICONOGRAPHY is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Upgrade to paid In the icon reproduced here, we see how Thomas is cured of his incredulity. The cloak hanging over the wall and roof top denotes that the event takes place indoors, and the trees behind the wall indicate the same. This significant point is clearly shown in the design of this icon. Christ stands on a footstool in front of a shut door. Sometimes this motif is actually called The Shut Door. The disciples had locked themselves up in fear, nevertheless the risen body of Christ was capable of penetrating matter. In spite of this supernatural feature, Christ several times, when encountering his disciples

After his resurrection, Christ on different occasions showed himself to his anxious disciples, thereby assuring them of his continual presence. They were reluctant to believe, however, and Thomas openly demanded a proof. REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTIAN ICONOGRAPHY is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Upgrade to paid In the icon reproduced here, we see how Thomas is cured of his incredulity. The cloak hanging over the wall and roof top denotes that the event takes place indoors, and the trees behind the wall indicate