The image was popular with people across the theological spectrum, from fundamentalist Christians to liberal Methodists. Sallman's 'Head of Christ'. Used with permission. His Swedish-born parents did all they eBay item number: 303831180769. Christian art has, across twenty centuries, been framed in this way. Sallman named the eleven apostles in the painting (from left to right) James, the lesser; Philip; Matthew; Thaddeus; James, the elder, son of Zebedee; Thomas, the doubter; John, brother of James; Andrew, brother of Simon Peter; Simon Peter, now shepherd of the flock; Simon, the Zealot; Bartholomew. Finding ourselvesseeing ourselvesin the complexion and eyes of Jesus is not, alone, an error. Sallman first drew the image in charcoal in 1924 for the cover of the new Mission Covenant youth publication, The Covenant Companion. For years, Sallmans Jesus represented the image of God, said Carr, the director of ministry and administrative support staff at First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Maryland. Make Him rugged, Vintage "Head of Christ" luggage tag or keychain, 1940 painting by Warner Sallman. Vintage Lithograph 1940's Print "The Head of Christ" Warner Sallman/Vintage Christ Wood Ship Wheel/Jesus of Nazareth/Christian Religious Art Have a question? Take a moment to update the listing details of Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, Ashburn, Virginia, . See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Christ Lutheran Church Elca locations in Ashburn, VA. . But it was the Head people wanted. Sellers, the night director of The Bible says there was nothing comely in his appearance to PS Do me a favor and subscribe to my blog and share some posts that resonate with you. But after the 1950s, critics began to complain that the painting had so influenced culture that many people believe it reflects the true image of Christ, and that contributed to the idea of Jesus as a white man. Sallman is also well known for his rendition of the popular image Christ at Heart's Door. [CDATA[// >