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.

"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.

"Christ at Calvary"
Artist: Murillo
 Undated
  Painting

This is one of Murillo's many paintings of Christ carrying the cross at Calvary.

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