Jess’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Fig. 204–Gastro-duodenostomy (Kocher)
Jess (Jess Collins) American, 1923–2004

Ornament with the Tree of Jesse
Israhel van Meckenem the Younger German, c. 1440/45-1503

#12, from the series "Enemies Strengthen / Allies Weaken"
Jesse Avina American, born 1979

The Tree of Jesse, from a book of hours
Thielmann Kerver German, flourished 1497-1524

Saint Matthew with Adam and Eve and the Tree of Jesse
Marten de Vos Flemish, 1532-1603

Jesse's Catch
Barbara Petter Putnam American, 20th century

Untitled (And I Will Give Unto Thee…)
Jesse Howard (American, 1885–1983)

Untitled (Angry, And Temper Causes Boy To Loose His Life...)
Jesse Howard (American, 1885–1983)

Untitled (Brain Washed Yesser...)
Jesse Howard (American, 1885–1983)

Untitled (Corruption. Did You Ever See A Ball Of Maggots...)
Jesse Howard (American, 1885–1983)

Untitled (St. Louis Globe. Fri. Dec. 30. 1960)
Jesse Howard (American, 1885–1983)

Untitled (Quote Behold How Good…)
Jesse Howard (American, 1885–1983)

The Thorn Tree
Jesse Howard (American, 1885–1983)

Man's Best Friend
Jesse Howard (American, 1885–1983)

A Feckless Failure
Jesse Avina American, born 1979

Coverlet
Jesse Hart (American, 1814-1894) Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, United States

Untitled (Portrait of a Standing Circus Performer)
Jesse Harrison Whitehurst American, 1819–1875

Untitled (Portrait of Standing Two Men Holding Tools)
Jesse Harrison Whitehurst American, 1819–1875