Matthew 17
The Transfiguration in Biblical Art
The Transfiguration gives artists a scene of glory, revelation, fear, and divine confirmation.
Bible and Art Context
Raphael joins the shining Christ above with confusion and need below. The contrast makes the painting more than a vision scene; it shows glory meeting human weakness.
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The Transfiguration
Raphael, 1516-1520, Tempera on wood
Raphael divides the canvas between divine radiance and human desperation, making the revelation feel both heavenly and urgent.
Source: Wikimedia CommonsQuestions about Transfiguration in Art
Where is the Transfiguration in the Bible?
The Transfiguration is found in Matthew 17, Mark 9, and Luke 9.
Why are Moses and Elijah shown with Jesus?
They connect Jesus to the Law and the Prophets and frame him as the fulfillment of God's revelation.