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Cruciform - Bulto

Majel G. Claflin

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a crucifix. The central figure depicted is bound and nailed to a wooden cross labeled with INRI at the top. The figure is shown wearing a striped cloth around the waist. The painting utilizes bold outlines and a limited color palette. The angles and rigid lines give the image a structured composition, focusing the viewer's attention on the expression and posture of the subject. This is in the style of religious iconography, evoking traditional depictions of crucifixion scenes.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3331 × 5057 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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