a visit with jesus

 Bible Art

Crucifixion
Artist: Francisco de Zurbarán
 1627    Painting

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Here Christ is nailed to a cross set against a blank black background.

This work is thought to be the artist's earliest known take on a subject that would become a theme throughout his life.  Zurbarán executed some thirty works on this subject.

This oil on canvas is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago. 

Crucifixion
Artist: Giotto
 1320-1325    Painting

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Giotto’s ‘Crucifixion’, a poignant depiction of Christ’s sacrifice, graces the Lower Church of the Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi in Assisi.

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