Christ and the Young Child, by Carl Bloch art for sale

The painting Christ and the Young Child shows a young boy standing close to Jesus and holding a palm frond in his clenched hand. Originally a symbol of military victory, early Christians used the palm frond to represent Christ’s victory over death. It recalls the palm branches raised in hosanna shouts greeting the Savior upon His last entrance into Jerusalem.

This Christ and the Young Child image by Carl Bloch has been digitally improved to highlight the intricate details of the original artwork. A piece that you will surely enjoy and be proud to showcase to others.

Carl Heinrich Bloch (23 May 1834 – 22 February 1890) was a Danish painter who was best known for his religious scenes, especially those illustrating the life of Jesus.