Christ On The Cross (Zurbarn)
| Christ on the Cross |
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| Francisco de Zurbarn , 1627 |
| Oil on canvas |
| 290 168 cm |
| Art Institute of Chicago |
Christ on the Cross is a painting by Francisco de Zurbarn achieved in 1627.
History
In 1626, he signed a new contract before a notary with the community of Preachers Dominican College of San Pablo de Real, Seville : it must run 21 tables in eight months. And that in 1627 he painted Christ on the Cross, a work admired to such an extent by his contemporaries that the Seville City Council asked him to come and settle in that city in 1629.
Composition
In this table, the impression of relief is striking. The Christ is nailed to a cross in rough-hewn wood. The white linen, bright, which surrounds the size ( prizonium ), with its draped already learned and baroque contrasts dramatically with the muscles flexible and well-trained body.
Analysis
Like Christ on the cross of Diego Velazquez (painted in 1627, steeper and more symmetric), the feet are nailed separately here. At that time, monumental works sometimes competing representations of the Crucifixion , including the number of nails. For example, the Revelations of St. Bridget , who spoke of four nails. Moreover, after the Tridentine decrees, the spirit of the Counter-Reformation opposed to large staging and direction to the artists rather representations of Christ alone. Finally, many theologians argue that the body of Jesus and of Mary could only be perfect. Zurbarn adopt these lessons, and asserted twenty-nine years as an indisputable master.
The end face bows on the right shoulder. Suffering seems outdated and leaves room for an ultimate dream of resurrection , the last thought of a life which promised the body, not tortured but already glorious is the sign.
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