Artist's Notes: In this drawing you can see the crowds all looking toward the crosses. I wanted to convey the feeling that the people were in awe and this was a solemn time and they wondered why this would happen. At the foot of the cross stands the Roman soldiers. At Jesus's right side (right representing blessing) is Jesus's mother, Mary, John and friends. At Jesus's left side are the Scribes and the Pharisees. Above the cross of Christ the sky divides into two parts which reminds me of the division of the ages law and grace (Christ brought Grace). The crowds remind me that all kinds of people are attracted to Christ. References: John 12:32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. 12:33 (Now he said this to indicate clearly what kind of death he was going to die.)
