Perfect
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About Perfect
A note from Mark Mabry
An anxious collector texted me on Easter Sunday. His three-year-old grandson had hit their large canvas with a Sticky Wall Walker during the family party. They tried to remove the red goo gently. They ruined the canvas instead. We got them a new one, but I gave him one piece of advice. Save that old canvas. You might like it better than the new one someday.
When I was eight I gnawed on the lid of my parents' new piano with my two bucky incisors. Thirty-five years later, when we moved to Nashville, my parents gave me that piano. My mom told me that the year before, dad had almost let the tuner refinish out the marks. Then he ran his hand over the bucky beaver teeth and told the tuner no.
"Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see." Luke 24:39.
On Resurrection Day the disciples did not fixate on the new perfect body. They fixated on the wounds. The scars were the proof. The scars were the love.
BEHOLD MY HANDS AND MY FEET.
This is that hand. A right hand from a white sleeve, the wound visible in the palm, square format, black and white, pure white background. Nothing else in the frame because nothing else is needed.
For the same black-and-white register on the full risen figure of Christ, see Resurrection.
The hand is still open. He is still offering both.
Common questions
What scene does Perfect depict?
The moment in Luke 24:39 and John 20:27 when the risen Christ offers His hands to be seen and touched. The image holds only the hand. The body, the face, the room are out of frame on purpose.
Is Perfect a painting?
It is a photograph. Black and white, square format, the white robe and the white background blending into a single quiet field. The hand is the only thing the eye has to land on.
Why is Perfect in black and white?
Color would have explained too much. The wound carries the meaning. The black and white treatment lets the hand stay the whole picture.
Where does Perfect look best in a home?
Most often in a quiet corner. A hallway, a bedside, or a small wall by a door. The image asks for room around it and does not need to share a wall.
Who is Perfect for?
For the collector who wants the wounded hand on the wall without the whole Thomas narrative around it. For the home where one image carries the weight of an entire chapter.
Framed Canvas Art
Two ways to frame your canvas. Pick the one that fits the room.
Float Framed Canvas (generally more modern). A 1.5-inch-deep Premium Gallery Wrapped Canvas sits inside a slim frame with a small gap between frame and canvas, so the print appears to float. Available in nine thin frame profiles: Thin Gold, Thin White, Thin Silver, Thin Black, Thin Walnut, Thin Maple, Thin Oak, Thin Espresso, and Thin Natural. Ships ready to hang with hanging cleat, black backing, and bumpers.
Classic Framed Canvas (generally more traditional). A 0.75-inch-deep premium canvas sits inside the frame the way frames have held important pictures for centuries. Available in five hand-finished profiles: Plein Air Gold, Vintage Copper, Black Gold Classic, Concerto Black Gold, and Driftwood Gray. Ships ready to hang with hanging wire and black backing.
Both styles are framed to order in the USA with gallery-quality precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Perfect show?
Perfect focuses on the pierced hand of the resurrected, perfected Jesus, making His sacrifice and triumph the central focus.
Why do shoppers choose Perfect?
It appeals to those who desire a more minimal, contemplative piece that quietly points to the Atonement, resurrection and wholeness found in Christ.
Is shipping free?
Yes. Reflections of Christ currently offers free standard shipping on all orders.
What formats is this artwork available in?
Format availability varies by piece, but many Reflections of Christ pieces offer framed canvas, gallery wrapped canvas, loose canvas and in some cases traditional prints. Sizes also vary by artwork, including smaller home-friendly sizes and larger statement pieces.
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!