Jonah and the Whale (Jona En De Walvis) – Pieter Lastman – Christian Art Painting - Large Art Prints Size:X-Large - 36x24 inches The painting is highly discoloured

The painting is highly discoloured

With bokeh-like blurry background

In 1925 Miró’s work took a decisive turn

These heavy rainclouds and rough sea are quite typical for Cretan winter

Jonah and the Whale (Jona En De Walvis) – Pieter Lastman – Christian Art Painting - Large Art Prints Size:X-Large - 36x24 inches The painting is highly discolouredThe moment when, according to the Old Testament, Jonah was thrown by the whale, which remained lodged in his stomach for three days and three nights, was the moment when he recognized the power of God. It tells of a Hebrew prophet named Jonah son of Amittai who is sent by God to prophesy the destruction of Nineveh but tries to escape the divine mission. The story has a long interpretive history and has become well known through popular children's