Doorways & Thresholds

How better to open the door to our first episode of Bible & Art Reframed, than with the topic of Doorways & Thresholds? Join Michelle and Joost as they journey through five very different artworks—and their paired scriptural passages—that relate to Doorways & Thresholds. They discuss how artists have framed narratives around critical moments in life, precarity, and the constant struggle of making good decisions. The artworks and insights in this episode can be explored in more detail on the Visual Commentary on Scripture: the internet’s premier place for Bible and Art. It houses over 1000 artworks and insightful commentary from experts around the World. Support Bible & Art Reframed by subscribing, sharing with a friend, and leaving us a review! _____ Links to Artworks John Everett Millais, Esther, 1863–65, Oil on canvas, 77.4 x 106 cm, Private Collection Ludolf Backhuysen I, Ships in Distress off a Rocky Coast, 1667, Oil on canvas, 114.3 x 167.3 cm, The National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1985.29.1, courtesy of the National Gallery of Art, Washington Hélio Oiticica, Penetrável PN1 (installed at Centro de Arte Hélio Oiticica, Rio de Janeiro, 2008), 1960, Oil on wood, 203 x 150 x 150 cm, Centro Municipal de Arte Hélio Oiticica, Rio de Janeiro Unknown artist, England, The Twenty-Four Elders Pay Homage to the Throne of God, c.1255–60, Tempera, gold leaf, coloured washes, pen and ink on parchment, 31.9 x 22.5 cm, The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles; Ms. Ludwig III 1 (83.MC.72), fol. 4v, Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program Gislebertus, Last Judgement, 1130–45, Stone, West tympanum, Cathedral of Saint-Lazare, Autun, France Explore additional artworks on this theme in our Curated Commentaries on Doorways and Thresholds. Hosts: Dr Michelle Fletcher and Dr Joost Joustra Producer: Megan Jones Theme: Tim Bentley Instagram: @the_VCS TikTok: @thevcs.org YouTube: VisualCommentaryonScripture