"Stations of the Cross" No. 11. "Jesus is Nailed to the Cross

Cornelius Christoffels

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a scene depicting the crucifixion. The center of the image features a figure laid out on a wooden cross, appearing to be in the process of being crucified. The figure has wounds on the body and is surrounded by a group of onlookers and individuals who appear to be helping with the execution. The figures are dressed in various garments and the setting appears to be outdoors, possibly on a hill, indicated by earthy tones beneath the figures.