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Carved Wooden Crucifix

Vera Van Voris

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a crucifix. The image shows a wooden cross with a figure of a man on it. The figure has arms outstretched and is nailed to the cross, with a wound visible on the body's side. The figure is draped with a cloth. The cross is depicted in a simple, realistic style, emphasizing the grain and texture of the wood. The painting evokes a somber, poignant symbolism related to sacrifice and redemption.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3367 × 4631 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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