Rembrandt, one of the most famous artists to ever live, painted a picture of Christ being raised on the cross. In the darkness of the picture you can almost feel the agony on Jesus’ face as the cross is lifted and the nails in His hands hold his body weight. As you peer into the dark picture, you can see the by standers watching this seen unfold.
When Rembrandt had finished the painting, he unveiled it to some friends. As they stood in amazement, the scene drew them in. Then one of them spoke up and said, “Rembrandt, that man standing at the foot of the cross looks like you.” The other friends agreed and they waited for his reply. Solemnly he stated, “That is me. I was there. That cross was for me.”
