1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Crucifixion of Christ is a 1923 by George Bellows, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This scene shows three figures nailed to crosses on a hill, surrounded by a crowd. Some people are standing, others kneel or fall to the ground. One man in armor holds a spear, while a robed figure in the background watches. The sky is dark, and the ground looks rocky with a few scattered buildings below. Notice how the artist uses sharp contrasts between light and shadow to make the figures stand out against the gloomy background. Check out *chiaroscuro* for more on this lighting technique.
George Wesley Bellows (August 12 or August 19, 1882 – January 8, 1925) was an American realist painter, known for his bold depictions of urban life in New York City.
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