Christ 1880 - 1907

"Christ" is a carved wooden figure by José Benito Ortega, a Mexican artist known for his folk art. Created between 1880 and 1907, this devotional piece depicts Christ in a stylized, simplified form. It displays a vivid, iconic representation of the Passion of Christ through the use of red paint to highlight the wounds and blood. This piece is housed in the Art Institute of Chicago and is a testament to the unique and powerful religious art traditions of Mexico.