Pondering Christ’s Return

Award-winning American artist John Darley paints an auspicious moment.
Pondering Christ’s Return
“The Second Coming of Christ,” 2024, by John Darley. Egg tempera on panel; 60 inches inches by 43 inches. Courtesy of John Darley
Lorraine Ferrier
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Utah-based artist John Darley often ponders, “If the second coming of Jesus Christ occurred today, where would I go, and how would I react?”

Darley, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said that he wants his loved ones close to him when Christ returns, to share the wonder and express his heartfelt feelings. He imagines they would run the gamut: “excitement, fear, shame, wonder, joy, and above all, hope.”

Lorraine Ferrier
Lorraine Ferrier
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Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.