This artwork by Tissot shows the proud pharisee praying at the front of the Temple, while the penitent publican bows his head in the back, asking God for mercy. The scene derives from the parable of Jesus Christ, recorded in Luke 18:10-14.
The Pharisee and the Publican — Tissot is a restored Catholic artwork available as a high-resolution digital image from Restored Traditions. It is designed for Catholic publishers, parishes, schools, apostolates, media teams, designers, and families who need reverent Catholic imagery for print or digital projects.