Christ on the Cross

Paulus Pontius, after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man with outstretched arms, nailed to a wooden cross. His head is tilted upwards, and his expression appears tense. He has long, tousled hair, exposed upper body with defined muscles, and a piece of fabric around his waist. A board above his head displays inscriptions in multiple languages. Surrounding him are swirling clouds, angelic figures, and a skull-faced figure holding a crescent to the left. The background features a hilly landscape with buildings and a cityscape.