“Doubting Thomas at Table,” painted by Frank Mason in 1995, belongs to the Classical Realism movement and is classified within the genre of religious painting. The artwork captures a biblical scene where Thomas the Apostle encounters the resurrected Jesus Christ, capturing the profound moment of doubt and belief.
The artwork depicts a dramatic and intensely emotional scene. Central to the composition, a semi-nude Christ figure displays his wounds to Thomas, whose hand reaches out to touch Jesus’ exposed side. Surrounding the central duo are other biblical figures, all engrossed in the divine revelation before them. The expressions of awe, contemplation, and reverence are masterfully rendered. The richness of the colors, combined with skilful play of light and shadow, amplifies the depth and realism of the scene. Among the detailed elements are the fruits, bread, and glassware on the table, symbolically placed to underline the communal and sacred nature of the event depicted.
