CHRIST ON THE CROSS (TRIAL PROOF)
Artist
CARL HEINRICH BLOCH
(1834 - 1890)
Date1882
MediumEtching
Dimensions30.8 × 23.7 cm (12 1/8 × 9 5/16") (Image)
Overall (Sheet): 36.4 × 28.9 cm (14 5/16 × 11 3/8")
50.8 × 40.6 cm (20 × 16") (Mat)
Overall (Sheet): 36.4 × 28.9 cm (14 5/16 × 11 3/8")
50.8 × 40.6 cm (20 × 16") (Mat)
ClassificationsPrint
Credit LineBrigham Young University Museum of Art.
Object number160040006
DescriptionAn etching depicting a crucifixion scene with a male figure nailed to a wooden cross just left of center; the figure is nude with the exception of a cloth tied around his hips. Below the cross to the left is a half-buried skull. At the foot of the cross a female figure leans against the cross while her legs and feet extend out right of center; a second female figure leans over her. A seated male figure is placed behind and to the left of the cross, hands clasped together, looking at a trio of figures entering the right middle ground; one figure is carrying a ladder.On View
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