The
Isenheim Altarpiece is a 16th-century work of liturgical art painted by Matthias Grünewald. The work is larger than the image I'm posting, but this is the section that interests me most. Karl Barth kept a print of this painting in his office, and he was particularly drawn to John the Baptist's hand. Being so Christocentric in his theology, Barth wanted to embody that finger that points
to Christ. My dad gave me a small print like this, and I've placed it in the window above my desk area for the summer. I hope it will be a reminder of the importance of pointing beyond myself to Christ.
The Isenheim Altarpiece is a 16th-century work of liturgical art painted by Matthias Grünewald. The work is larger than the image I'm posting, but this is the section that interests me most. Karl Barth kept a print of this painting in his office, and he was particularly drawn to John the Baptist's hand. Being so Christocentric in his theology, Barth wanted to embody that finger that points 
to Christ. My dad gave me a small print like this, and I've placed it in the window above my desk area for the summer. I hope it will be a reminder of the importance of pointing beyond myself to Christ.
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