1898
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Wawel Crucifix (Queen Hedwig’s Crucifix). is a 1898 oil by Leon Wyczółkowski, held at National Museum in Kraków.
This painting shows a dark, shadowy figure of Jesus Christ on the cross. The crucifix is set against a textured, stone wall with an arched window above it. The window has a metal grille and is filled with colorful, abstract shapes that could be stained glass. In the foreground, there are two tall, yellow candles on either side of the crucifix. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama in the painting. If you want to learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Leon Jan Wyczółkowski (Polish: ; 11 April 1852 – 27 December 1936) was a Polish painter and educator who was one of the leading painters of the Young Poland movement, as well as the principal representative of Polish Realism in art of the Interbellum.
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