De tien melaatsen

Jesus stands outside a village with His hand raised in command and mercy as a group of outcast lepers keep their distance. One man kneels before Him with lifted hands, while others gather on the road near the clustered homes beyond. The scene portrays the Gospel account in which ten men afflicted with leprosy cry out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us,” and are cleansed as they go to show themselves to the priests.

The artwork emphasizes both physical healing and spiritual response. Christ’s word restores the excluded to community, yet the kneeling figure points to the deeper lesson of gratitude and faith: only one returns to give glory to God. This subject is well suited for teaching on mercy, thanksgiving, healing, obedience, and the compassionate ministry of Christ.