The Widow's Mite by artisit James Christensen

The Widow's Mite by James Christensen

 

Witnessing the donations made by the rich men, Jesus highlights how a poor widow donates only two mites, the least valuable coins available at the time. But, Jesus observes, this sum was everything she had to her name, while the other people give only a small portion of their own wealth.

 

Be sure to see the porcelain version of this moving image.

 

Print released 1988, porcelain released 2002.