Crucifixion
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Basic information
- ID
- С-I-1230
- Author
- unknown
- Name
- Crucifixion
- Date of creation
- 18th c.
- Country
- Ukraine
- Technique
- carving polychrome
- Material
- wood
- Dimensions (height x width x depth, cm)
- 61.5 x 29 x 11
Additionally
- Type
- sculpture
- Genre
- religious
- Plot
- Crucifixion
- Provenance
- Mykolaiv discrict, Lviv region
Information about author
Object description
The image of Christ is deeply rooted in the traditions of Western iconography and is distinguished by expressive artistic features that lend it emotional depth. The figure of Christ is depicted at the moment of death, his body leaning to one side, his head bowed to his chest, his eyes closed. Everything in the image emphasises the end of earthly suffering. The master has effectively conveyed the anatomical features of the human figure through textural details. The tension of the chest with clearly defined ribs is visible, as is the elongated silhouette of an athletically built body with defined muscles in the arms and legs. Christ's arms are spread wide, but without extreme tension, his legs are crossed, creating a dramatic effect and visual rhythm. Despite the dramatic nature of the moment, the image is filled with silence and acceptance. Christ's body is covered at the hips by a perizone, modelled with voluminous folds that fall naturally downwards. The influence of Baroque expression is evident in the curves of the body, the expression on the face, the tension of the muscles, and the dynamics of the drapery – all designed to evoke empathy.
Legal regulation
Borys Voznytskyi Lviv National Art Gallery
