Progression
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About Progression
A note from Mark Mabry
We shot Gethsemane in a desert near Mexico. Robert, the man playing Jesus, and I sat on a hill before the shoot and tried to talk about what we were about to portray. We mostly did not. It was one of the few times I have ever had to shoot through tears.
The sky did the rest. The clouds came in over the open field while the camera was rolling. No, those are not Photoshop clouds.
Matthew 26 says Jesus took Peter, James, and John with Him into the garden to pray, left them with the instruction to watch, and went a little further. He fell on His face. "Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me" (Matthew 26:39). Luke 22 records what He prayed after the request. "Nevertheless, not my will."
NEVERTHELESS, NOT MY WILL.
The composition skips the olive press and the kneeling figure under the gnarled trees that most Gethsemane paintings reach for. Jesus stands in an open field, head tilted back at a stormy sky, golden grass at His feet. The garden is internal here. The weather is the prayer.
The image spells out none of the rest. What you bring to it is what you get from it. Some days I feel nothing in front of this piece. Other days I feel everything.
For the other moment of solitary struggle, when Jesus stood forty days in the wilderness, see The Wilderness. For the morning that this prayer led to, see Resurrection.
He prayed in the field, and when the cup did not pass, He drank it anyway.
Common questions
What scene does Progression depict?
Gethsemane. The moments inside Jesus's prayer in the garden, recorded in Matthew 26, Mark 14, and Luke 22. The piece holds the agony of the prayer rather than the visual setting.
Is Progression a painting or a photograph?
A photograph. The open field and the storm above it are real. The clouds were not added in post.
Why does Progression not look like a traditional Gethsemane?
The image externalizes what Jesus felt in the garden, not where He physically stood. Most Gethsemane art reaches for olive trees and a kneeling figure. This one reaches for the storm.
Where does Progression look best in a home?
Living rooms, studies, and prayer corners. Anywhere the scale of the sky has room to breathe. The piece reads as devotional and is heavy enough to anchor a wall on its own.
Who is Progression for?
For the collector who wants Gethsemane on the wall without the standard visual shortcuts. For the buyer who has felt their own version of "let this cup pass from me" and wants the image of that prayer in the house.
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.
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!