Plate 27: Christ Crucified: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The image depicts a stylized and symbolic representation of a crucified figure on a cross. The figure is painted in a bold, graphic style with strong outlines and vibrant colors. The body displays exaggerated anatomical details with visible ribs, muscles, and a circular motif on the abdomen area. The use of red in various parts of the painting suggests the depiction of blood. The background is plain and the focus remains on the figure and the cross, which is adorned with decorations at the ends. This is in the style of folk or tribal art, characterized by its use of vivid color and symbolic representation.