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Christ on the Cross

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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 Goya

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Created:

1780

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Dimensions:

1813 × 3051 px
1540 × 2550 mm

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