Jesus' Crucifixion In Art

The symbol of Christ on the cross has infiltrated culture in innumerable ways, and depictions have become ubiquitous. There is no other subject matter that better reflects the historical progression of artistic expression. This is fitting, as there is no other event that has had comparable effect on all aspects of human history.

"The Carrying of the Cross"
Artist: Hans von Aachen
 1587
  Painting

This painting of Christ carrying the cross on which he is to be crucified is oil on panel and measures 42 x 59.9 cms | 16 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches.  It is housed in the Slovak National Gallery, Slovakia.

"The Crucifixion"
Artist: Hans von Aachen
 1602
  Painting

This painting depicts the crucifixion of Christ witnessed by his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene plus soldiers Centurion and two criminal crucified one on either side of Jesus..

This painting is held in a private collection in Berlin, Germany.

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