Throughout history, religion has been taught through art. The Christian religion in particular teaches its religion through stories or parables. Some of these stories have been transformed into art to deepen the understanding of history. Many Christian artists have shown the life of Christ through paintings. Carl Bloch had the opportunity to paint the life of Christ for the Frederiksborg Castle Church. They showed his birth to the Virgin Mary and his death on the cross. These paintings also show what he did on earth. Christ taught and healed many people. Some of his paintings are retouches for the church. The size of these paintings invites its viewers to experience the story of the painting and apply it to themselves. In the painting Christ Healing at the Pool of Bethesda by Carl Bloch, it is depicted that even in times of darkness and despair, Christ is there to help people. In Christ Healing at the Pool of Bethesda, Bloch's use of lighting plays a crucial role. The painting is shaded and quite dark, but Christ is light and bright. The men behind Christ who are dark and in the shadows are the ones who try to accuse Him of wrongdoing. They are the opposite of Christ. Christ is the brightest figure in the painting. He lifts the fabric shelter, showing the sticks and straw on which the old man is lying. This man is among the darkest in the picture with the worst circumstances. Although this elderly man is sick and dirty, it is Christ who is there to help him and ultimately heal him. The lighting helps show that even when it seems like hope is lost and darkness has won, Christ is there to help you and give you the light to continue. The colors in the painting Christ Healing at the Pool of Bethesda are all quite dull. ..... middle of paper ...... I have to help him. Hoffman's painting shows that people who want Christ's help and healing power go to Him and ask Him. However, in Bloch's painting, Christ goes to those who are desperate and asks if he can help them. These two paintings show Christ's desire and willingness to help and heal people. Religion has always been able to give people something to turn to for help. This answers their questions and gives them hope for the future. In the Christian faith, followers learn that Christ will help them if they believe and follow Him. Carl Bloch's painting Christ Healing at the Pool of Bethesda is a great example of Christ helping and healing those who are going through times of despair and need someone to turn to. Religion is what helps ground people and gives them hope. If we didn't have religion, people would be lost and in darkness.