The Crucifixion
The Met
Artist: Bartolomé Estebán Murillo(Spanish, Seville 1617–1682 Seville)
Date: ca. 1675
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 20 x 13 in. (50.8 x 33 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A man with a crown of thorns on a wooden cross, dark sky, distant city
Detailed Description
A pale, lean man is crucified on a rough wooden cross, positioned centrally and vertically. The man's body is mostly bare, with a white loincloth draped around his hips and upper thighs. His head is tilted down and to his right, with dark hair and a beard framing his face. A crown of thorns rests on his head, and drops of red blood are visible on his forehead, chest, and hands. His arms are outstretched and nailed to the horizontal beam of the cross, with his hands closed. His legs are crossed at the ankles, and a single nail pierces both feet, with a small amount of blood visible. Above the man's head, a white scroll is affixed to the top of the cross, bearing the black capital letters "INRI". The background behind the cross is a dark, stormy sky, with shades of deep gray and brown, becoming slightly lighter towards the horizon line. Below the cross, the ground is dark and uneven. In the lower right, a distant, dimly lit city with various buildings and structures is visible against the lighter horizon. The overall lighting emphasizes the figure against the dark background.
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