AI Art meets one of the most beloved psalms in Scripture
The first Psalm I memorized was Psalm 23. It is one of the most beloved pieces of sacred poetry in the history of the world. This legendary psalm in the classic King James Version is…
1 The Lord is my shepherd. I don’t want
2 He prepares me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me still with water.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me. Your rod and your staff they comfort me.
5 You have prepared a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you have anointed my head with oil. My cup is empty.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
I decided to work with Midjourney to explain Psalm 23.
But which style to use?
After pondering this question for a few minutes, I realized that the answer is obvious. Stained glass windows were an art form by the medieval church. They are still popular today. And they are a popular AI art style.
And, so here is Psalm 23 illustrated through stained glass windows. I put midjourney hints in the caption under each image.
The shepherd and his flock
Green pastures and still water
The path of righteousness
Valley of the Shadow of Death
My cup runneth over
God’s house
