Doctor Jesus (snapshot from the road in Guatemala)

iPhone snapshot of a painting that hangs in a traumatologist's waiting room in Guatemala. Story + sizes here. Hi to the home blog from the road (and I am fine, I'm not the patient, thanks).

Update: At left, BB commenter Florsie sends along this equally excellent "Baby Doctor Jesus" image in the same popular theme, also of Latin American provenance. Haz click aquí!

[#1 posted by zuzu, May 25, 2009 3:06 PM]

I was hopping along, minding my own business, all of a sudden, up he comes, cures me! One minute I'm a leper with a trade, next minute my livelihood's gone. Not so much as a by-your-leave! "You're cured, mate." Bloody do-gooder.

[#2 posted by Anonymous, May 25, 2009 3:25 PM]

I have not heard the term traumatologist in about forever. I guess it has been supplanted by trauma surgeon.

[#3 posted by Xeni Jardin, May 25, 2009 3:45 PM]

Oh, heh, my bad! Here the word is traumotologista, and my brain is functioning more in Spanish right now than in English.

[#4 posted by Tdawwg, May 25, 2009 3:47 PM]

What seems to be the trouble, Mr. Lazarus?

Lovely image!

[#5 posted by Tdawwg, May 25, 2009 3:51 PM]

What seems to be the trouble, Mr. Lazarus?

Lovely image!

[#6 posted by Flashman, May 25, 2009 4:00 PM]

Do we really need to know that this photo was taken by an iPhone?

Sent from my iPhone 25/05/09

[#7 posted by Xeni Jardin, May 25, 2009 4:11 PM]

@flashman,

Don't be a douche.

I typically mention the device if it's a mobile/low-quality device that isn't going to produce SLR-quality shots. I am picky/proud about my work, and if I'm posting something low-quality, I want the world to know why it looks like I shot it on a phone/iPhone/whatever.

And OTOH, I'm generally very pleased with how well the iPhone in particular performs, versus similar devices in price/size/functionality.

No, I'm not paid or compensated in another way to mention the device or brand, if that's what you're insinuating.

[#8 posted by mackenzi, May 25, 2009 4:16 PM]

].-.~!*%__ My eyes keep pulling to the right. Need glasses to use. Where does this traumator live? I mean, how can I get to his address?

[#9 posted by IamInnocent, May 25, 2009 4:27 PM]

...I am fine, I'm not the patient...

Thank you Jesus!

[#10 posted by Xeni Jardin, May 25, 2009 4:39 PM]

@iaminnocent, that's DOCTOR Jesus to you, bub.

[#11 posted by ackpht, May 25, 2009 4:46 PM]

The best camera is the one you have on you when these things reveal themselves.

[#12 posted by A New Challenger, May 25, 2009 4:47 PM]

This is my second favorite puzzle game.

[#13 posted by Takuan, May 25, 2009 5:00 PM]

why would jeebus need a stethoscope? I mean, if his daddy is all powerful, why would he send the disease in the first place? Is it all some sick joke?

[#14 posted by Tdawwg, May 25, 2009 5:04 PM]

I think it's a visual pun on the doctrine-theme of Christus medicus, Christ the doctor, healer of the sick, miracleworker, etc. The literalization of this idea in the image is wonderfully odd, though.

[#15 posted by IamInnocent, May 25, 2009 5:06 PM]

@ you:

...that's DOCTOR Jesus to you, bub

only when the Holy Ghost operates, bubbette.

[#16 posted by Xeni Jardin, May 25, 2009 5:06 PM]

+1 Tdawwg, that's what I love about it.

"The Lord will see you now..."

[#17 posted by nanuq, May 25, 2009 5:09 PM]

Proof that Jesus was no doctor:

1. He never billed for his services
2. He never played golf in his life
3. He made house calls
4. He entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, real doctors prefer foreign cars.

[#18 posted by IamInnocent, May 25, 2009 5:16 PM]

Tak, Tak, Tak...

God (or, more likely His Right Hand Man, the Devil) sends all those plagues so YOU Tak can be who you are to the fullest. The Eden would be your death.

[#19 posted by Takuan, May 25, 2009 5:22 PM]

I'll take five minutes alone with the bastard then.

[#20 posted by Florsie, May 25, 2009 6:11 PM]

It's pretty common to find images like that here in Latin America. Check this Doctor Baby Jesus:

http://marango64.com/pic/gen_41.jpg

Oh yeah, and it would be a "traumatólogo".

[#21 posted by KappaKahi, May 25, 2009 6:49 PM]

Who'd win in a fight: Doctor Jesus or Doctor Who?

[#22 posted by Anonymous, May 25, 2009 7:06 PM]

A little closer to home... my wife's doctor has a painting of a surgery with Jesus standing behind the doctor guiding his hands.

I wanted to ask a nurse if that guy should have a mask, but the wife said no.

[#23 posted by Xeni Jardin, May 25, 2009 7:53 PM]

@Florsie, whoah, that is some specimen!!! And yes, thanks for correcting me there, I mis-remembered the Spanish word!

[#24 posted by robulus, May 25, 2009 8:28 PM]

Who'd win in a fight: Doctor Jesus or Doctor Who?

Is there even a difference anymore?

[#25 posted by Flashman, May 25, 2009 8:51 PM]

Fair enough XJ, that makes sense.

[#26 posted by Lilah, May 25, 2009 9:48 PM]

@#22 Anonymous:

A little closer to home... my wife's doctor has a painting of a surgery with Jesus standing behind the doctor guiding his hands.

I've seen the same painting in one of my local hospitals! The hospital system is operated by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. They have a lot of other great Dr. Jesus themed works around the hospital.

[#27 posted by oasisob1, May 25, 2009 10:44 PM]

Now for images of Doctor Raptor Jesus...

please?

[#28 posted by Takuan, May 25, 2009 11:38 PM]

I looked and looked, not one Doctor Raptor Jesus.
Won't someone deliver us?

[#29 posted by Cornan, May 26, 2009 12:03 AM]

Laptopsbattery, that, that was almost art right there.

[#30 posted by Rickyneck, May 26, 2009 12:41 AM]

It is very nice and I think Jesus god, is really a doctor, who protect our life or love.

We Believe that God is the Spirit of Love. That Jesus is this same God, revealing His Great unconditional and sacrificial Love.

We believe in our eternal oneness with Jesus, from eternity.

We believe in Love.

We believe in our perfection, being one with Jesus.

We deny sin and the illusions of sin.

We know that we are Love, and forever perfect, because of our oneness with Jesus our God.

[#31 posted by Auto Parts for Brains, May 26, 2009 2:54 AM]

He looks really really sad.

[#32 posted by Modusoperandi, May 26, 2009 7:57 AM]

That's not "Baby Doctor Jesus". It's Baby Doctor Napoleon. Maybe Baby Doctor Boy George.

[#33 posted by Anonymous, May 26, 2009 10:41 AM]

It's Doctor Nino!!! I remember that when I was living in Mexico, there were whole shrines to him and many people collect Doctor Nino figures. He is the patron saint of the sick...who knows why he is a little boy. I have never seen grown up Jesus as a doctor before.

[#34 posted by Anonymous, May 26, 2009 10:56 AM]

Venezuela Chief Saint is a doctor.

This link has more on the saint.
http://www.luckymojo.com/drhernandez.html

Funny the Captcha words for this comment was clunkier processions.