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In this poignant depiction, the figure of Christ is displayed nailed to the cross, with his arms outstretched in a gesture that merges physical agony with spiritual transcendence. The stark, almost monochromatic backdrop cuts sharply against the luminous flesh of Christ, rendered with a masterful command of chiaroscuro that highlights his pale torso and strained muscles. His head tilts back, eyes closed, in a portrayal suffused with suffering yet rendered with a delicate grace. The cloth wrapped modestly around his waist billows slightly, adding a subtle dynamism to the otherwise still composition. Above his head, a depiction of the inscription further grounds the narrative in its biblical tradition.
Christ on the Cross
Francisco GoyaRelated artworks
The Pearl of Great Price (The Parables of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ)