In this evocative painting, a scene of profound sorrow unfolds. A figure hangs upon a cross, rendered with a somber palette of browns and whites against a stormy, dark backdrop. Below, a woman, bathed in the intense glow of a brilliant crimson garment, is overcome with grief; her expression is one of raw, unbridled emotion. Delacroix’s technique is evident in the loose, expressive brushstrokes, which contribute to the palpable drama of the scene. I feel the weight of the moment, the heavy air of mourning; it's a masterclass in conveying intense feeling through color and composition, and the way the light catches the figures, I see the artist’s genius.