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This is a painting of a scene depicting the crucifixion. The center of the image features a figure laid out on a wooden cross, appearing to be in the process of being crucified. The figure has wounds on the body and is surrounded by a group of onlookers and individuals who appear to be helping with the execution. The figures are dressed in various garments and the setting appears to be outdoors, possibly on a hill, indicated by earthy tones beneath the figures.
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This is a painting of a scene depicting the crucifixion. The center of the image features a figure laid out on a wooden cross, appearing to be in the process of being crucified. The figure has wounds on the body and is surrounded by a group of onlookers and individuals who appear to be helping with the execution. The figures are dressed in various garments and the setting appears to be outdoors, possibly on a hill, indicated by earthy tones beneath the figures.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

"Stations of the Cross" No. 11. "Jesus is Nailed to the Cross

Cornelius Christoffels

Date
1941
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 42.7 x 61.1 cm (16 13/16 x 24 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: Approximately 30 x 50 in.
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.6759
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • San Gabriel
  • American
  • Life of Christ
  • religious
  • Jesus Christ
  • Spanish Southwest
  • Stations of the Cross
Inscription

lower right in black ink: C. Christoffels.

NGA object ID 18959. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.