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 Resurrected Christ"
Artist: Bramantino
c. 1490
Painting

This panel depicting The Resurrected Christ was formerly in the collection of the Pusterla della Porta family in Milan, where it is recorded from 1590 until the first quarter of the 20th century. It was acquired for the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection in 1937. This painting is also known as The Risen Christ. It is mixed media on panel and measures 109 x 73 cm. It is housed in the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid.

"Christ with Crown of Thorns"
Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
c. 1612
Painting

This work is linked to John 19:5 "Ecce homo" which means "behold the man") are the Latin words used by Pontius Pilate in the Vulgate translation of the Gospel of John, when he presents a scourged Jesus, bound and crowned with thorns, to a hostile crowd shortly before His crucifixion.

This oil on panel painting measures 126 × 96 cm.

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