Christ on the Cross
1846
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
1846
oil
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
The painting shows a man on a cross, with his arms stretched out to the sides. He is wearing a white cloth around his waist. There are people in the background, some of whom are looking up at him. The man on the cross has blood on his hands and feet. His body is thin and pale. The background is dark, with some clouds in the sky. This painting is an example of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.