Heart Overboard | Portrait
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About Heart Overboard
A note from Mark Mabry
Peter had fished all night and caught nothing. A voice from the beach said cast the net on the right side. The net came up so full the men could not pull it in. In that moment, with the catch he had spent all night praying for finally hanging off the side, Peter looked up at the shore.
"It is the Lord" (John 21:7). That was John. Peter did not wait. He pulled on his coat and threw himself into the sea.
IT IS THE LORD.
The Bible uses the verb "did cast himself." Peter cast himself. The same Peter who had walked on water and sunk. The same Peter who had denied the Lord three nights before. The instinct outran the history.
The aerial composition holds the moment from above. The boat at the top, the catch still in the net. Peter mid-stroke in green-blue water, heading for a strip of sand. The shore is just inside the frame.
Most of us spend our lives praying for the nets to fill. The hard part is what we do when they do. Some people get the catch and stay in the boat. Some people get the catch and recognize who put it there.
For the wide version of this same moment, see Heart Overboard | Landscape. The moment just before, when the nets were still empty and the voice from the shore was telling the disciples where to cast, is Into the Deep.
Peter's earlier walk on the water, the first time he stepped out, is Eyes on Jesus. The original solo image, Jesus walking the sea before Peter ever joined, is Walking on Water.
The catch was in the boat. Peter was in the water.
Heart Overboard is a collaboration between Mark Mabry and South African painter Pieter Van Tonder.
Common questions
What scene does Heart Overboard depict?
John 21:7. The moment after the miraculous catch, when the disciple John says "It is the Lord." Peter pulls on his coat and throws himself into the sea, swimming for the shore where the risen Christ is standing.
Is Heart Overboard a painting?
Yes. Mark Mabry and South African painter Pieter Van Tonder collaborated on the piece. The water was built first in 3D motion. Pieter then painted the whole scene by hand from that reference.
What is the difference between Heart Overboard and Into the Deep?
Same chapter, two moments. Into the Deep is the moment before the miraculous catch, when the nets are still empty and the voice from the shore tells the disciples where to cast. Heart Overboard is the moment after the catch, when Peter recognizes the voice and throws himself into the sea.
Where does Heart Overboard look best in a home?
A wall in a home office, a quiet corner of a living room, or anywhere the leap-of-faith register belongs. Collectors often pair it with Eyes on Jesus or Walking on Water for the full Peter-on-the-water sequence.
Who is Heart Overboard for?
For the collector who has felt the instinct outrun the history. For the home that wants the moment after recognition, before everything works out.
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Testimonials
I still tear up at times when I look at this image. What a beautiful reminder that if we keep our eyes firmly fixed on Jesus…
Kathy, TN
When this piece came into our home Fred and I felt our home change.🙏
Julie, WA
One of my favorite things in my home—my @reflectionsofchrist portrait. This piece is so dear to my heart... it's placed in the center of my home, because my intention as a mother is to always have Christ be our center for everything we do. This artwork brings light and spirit to our family.
Rach Parcell, UT
I’m a huge believer in having some kind of art depicting the Savior in your home. It’s a wonderful talking piece and teaching moment for kids to see and ponder what the image means to them.
Bubba Page, UT
As my journey with God gets stronger over the years, I made it apparent to have his presence in my Home.
Teaching the kids his ways and his endless Love.
This piece symbolizes strength and the Light he brings into my life.
Randyl, FL
…I firmly believe that having Christ as the center of our homes can bring the Peace we are all constantly seeking, in the place we spend the most time, with the people we love so deeply!
Jasmine, ID
Nothing makes a home like beautiful art, these pictures really set a wonderful mood in our home!
Jase Bennett, Scottland
Lately, Fisher has been afraid of “monsters”. We pray every night, but I think seeing Jesus just outside his room really helps. No talk of monsters anymore!
It’s so important to instill God’s love on our boys and teach them about their Father.
Brittany Robinson, TX
My big gift this year brought me to tears. I can remember the first time I saw this print and it took my breath away. I need the daily reminder of Jesus, His power and His plan for me and my family.
Rainer, TN
Every time I look at this photo, I am reminded that I am cared for by the best Father. That no matter what happens around me, He is my protector… with Him I can walk on water.
Mila, WA
This picture in our entryways helps us pause, reflect, and ask ourselves “how can we be more like Christ?” on a daily basis.
Holly and Brad, TN
Never have I loved a picture of Jesus more. The colors are soothing and the happiness it brings to my heart when I look at it makes me want one in every room. —*adds to cart for every room in the house
Betsy Mikesell, TN
I was always told to look for God in everything, how I live and look at life. It is important to me to have this picture of Jesus to be reminded daily of his kindness, wonder, and love. If remembrance is a value of yours; this is the perfect way to start!