Crucifixion
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Basic information
- ID
- С-I-1867
- Author
- unknown
- Name
- Crucifixion
- Date of creation
- 19th c.
- Country
- Ukraine
- Technique
- carving polychrome
- Material
- wood
- Dimensions (height x width x depth, cm)
- 16.5 x 9.5 x 3
Additionally
- Type
- decorative and applied arts
- Genre
- religious
- Plot
- Crucifixion
- Provenance
- Podorozhnie village, Stryi district, Lviv region
Information about author
Object description
The crucifixion depicts Christ at the moment of profound suffering. The Saviour's head is tilted to one side, his eyes are closed beneath raised eyebrows, and his exhausted face shows an expression of sorrow. The crown of thorns, modelled from two intertwined cords with sharp needles, symbolises martyrdom and humility. The master's attempt to recreate physical torment is evident in the elongated body with its emphasised chest and tense muscles. One arm and two feet are missing from the work; the legs are brought together, slightly bent at the knees, and elongated, which contributes to the feeling of tension characteristic of the image of the Crucifixion. The perizoma (loincloth) is modelled with relief horizontal folds, which give the image movement and vitality. The Crucifixion belongs to the tradition of sacred sculpture, distinguished by its dramatic pose and expressive facial features. The main emphasis here is not on anatomical similarity, but on spiritual essence and sacrifice.
Legal regulation
Borys Voznytskyi Lviv National Art Gallery
