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Station of the Cross No. 12: "Jesus Dies Upon the Cross"

Geoffrey Holt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows multiple figures in various poses. A man with a beard and long hair, arms outstretched and nailed to a cross, is centered. He is flanked by two men in similar crucified positions. Below, several standing figures, potentially women in robes, are present. One figure has a halo-like circle above their head, wearing a blue and white robe with hands clasped. Another figure is dressed in red. Soldiers or figures stand on the sides, one possibly on horseback. The background features somber brown tones suggesting hills, with a crescent moon on the right and a circular sun with a face on the left. A banner labeled "INRI" is above the central figure on the cross. The scene conveys dramatic expressions and is arranged to emphasize the central figure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4279 × 3332 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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