1895
oil
canvas
From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo
Crucifixion is a 1895 oil by José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior, a Realism work, depicting Jesus Christ, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.
The painting depicts Jesus Christ on the cross, with his arms outstretched and his head tilted back. He is wearing a white cloth wrapped around his waist. A white cloth is draped over the top of the cross, with the letters "INRI" written on it. The background of the painting is dark, with a few shadows visible around the cross. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of Jesus' body and the cross. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. For more information on the use of chiaroscuro in art, look up the technique.
José Ferraz de Almeida Júnior (8 May 1850 – 13 November 1899) was a Brazilian artist and designer; one of the first there to paint in the Realistic tradition of Gustave Courbet and Jean-François Millet.
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