13https://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/25345/fullAnd the Angels Ministered Unto Him1970sHoward FinsterPaint on woodThis piece by Howard Finster (1916–2001) from the early 1970s, could be—according to his long-time art dealer Richard Gasperi—among his first works, notably because there is very few written information on its surface aside from his name on the bottom right of the main panel and the text “And the Angels Ministered Unto Him” on top. The standing figures are quite unique and rarely seen in Finster’s repertoire. The sculpture was exhibited in his outdoor garden for many years.Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/7977/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/26432/fullAre you ready to meet God, Be Ye Readyn.d.Howard FinsterPaint on board (double-sided)Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/8363/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/2790/fullBetter for a Man to Have a Mill Stone Tied about His Neck and Cast into the Midst of the Sea Rather than to Offend one of God's Little Children. Be Careful Please.1968Howard FinsterPaint on woodPaintingshttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/2513/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1741/fullDelta Painting1983Howard FinsterEnamel on wood panel, in original pyrographed wood framePaintingshttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/217/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/3208/fullHomecoming in Heaven1979Howard FinsterPaint on plywood with mirrors and lightbulb, in original pyrographed wood frame (double-sided)Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/2741/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/3657/fullIf A Shoe Fits, Wear It1977Howard FinsterAcrylic and enamel on metal, in original pyrographed wood frame and backingPaintingshttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/2738/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/26117/fullQueen Victoryn.d.Howard FinsterEnamel on burlapThis large scale and impressive work rendered in a limited palette of colors by Howard Finster is the second enamel on burlap by the artist from the collection of Robert Bishop to enter AFAM’s collection—the first was donated in 1987. Its subject refers to Matthew 12:42: “The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it.” Jesus has called this generation of Israelites evil and spiritually adulterous. They have failed to repent despite His preaching about the kingdom of Heaven and despite all the displays of power they have seen in Him. The queen of the South is also known as the Queen of Sheba. She heard about the wisdom of Solomon and the splendor of Israel under his rule and traveled great distances to see it with her own eyesPaintingshttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/7978/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1692/fullTrain1983Howard FinsterWire, aluminum, headlight and bulb, beads, and found objects(including construction) Large model of train constructed of grid-worked wire and cut sheet aluminum, ends of wire twisted and hooked together to join pieces. Cylindrical body with two smokestacks, windows each side, one front and back, and 1 1/4"w aluminum bindings on front, middle, back and along length of each side. Box cabin behind with domed top and five windows; front of train with mounted conical hood converging to pointed end and bound with aluminum strips. two wheels mounted each side and connected by aluminum bar. Decorated overall with beads and found objects; figures, animals and pious sayings painted on cut aluminum hung with wire inside various sections of the train. Aluminum bindings on front, middle, back and each side along length of cylinder; headlight in front.Sculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/793/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1871/fullUnknown Disciple1976–1977Howard FinsterSand-cast concreteSculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/249/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/25885/fullUntitledAugust 30, 1985Howard FinsterMarker and paint on plywoodnails in the platform to be nailed inSculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/8364/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/21529/fullUntitled (Dog)February 16, 1996Howard FinsterPaint on woodSculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/6767/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/18942/fullUntitled (Nahum 2.4 The First Horseless Chariot)n.d.Howard FinsterOil paint on plywood cutouts and wood baseSculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/5230/rdfhttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/27968/full"Visions of Heavens Beyond Life After Death"c. 1990Howard FinsterFelt-tip pen and paint on glass and wood boxneed to be cleanedSculpturehttps://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/8365/rdf