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Painting. Heart of Jesus (Catholic tradition), inv. no. НДФ-4032: photo 1 of 5
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Painting. Heart of Jesus (Catholic tradition), inv. no. НДФ-4032: photo 1 of 5
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Painting and graphics · Icons

Painting. Heart of Jesus (Catholic tradition)

Inv. no. НДФ-4032 · Painting and graphics

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Church Antiquities

At the center of the painting is a full-length image of Jesus Christ. His right hand is raised to chest level in a gesture of blessing, his left pointing to his own Heart. He wears a white chiton and a red himation, his long chestnut hair falling to his shoulders. Full description

Date
20th century
Material
Canvas, wood
Technique
Oil painting
Dimensions
181 × 125 cm

Photo: M. F. Sumtsov Kharkiv Historical Museum · CC BY 4.0

Description

At the center of the painting is a full-length image of Jesus Christ. His right hand is raised to chest level in a gesture of blessing, his left pointing to his own Heart. He wears a white chiton and a red himation, his long chestnut hair falling to his shoulders. On Christ's chest, over the chiton, his flaming Heart stands out, encircled by a crown of thorns and surmounted by a small cross in flame.

Legend: the icon "The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus" symbolizes God's boundless, sacrificial, and merciful love for humanity, and his readiness to forgive and receive every sinner. Before this icon, the faithful turn to Christ with prayers for peace and harmony in the family, healing and comfort, and protection from misfortune.

Record

Inventory number
НДФ-4032
Title
Painting. Heart of Jesus (Catholic tradition)
Collection group
Painting and graphics · Icons
Date
20th century
Material
Canvas, wood
Technique
Oil painting
Dimensions
181 × 125 cm
Digitisation
Project “Sloboda Ukraine Code. Church Antiquities”, 2026
Tradition
Catholicism

Updated 15 Oct 2026

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