Christ Nailed to the Cross The Third Hour 1803

"Christ Nailed to the Cross The Third Hour" is a dramatic watercolor by William Blake, depicting the moment of Christ's crucifixion. The image shows Christ on the cross, with a figure hammering nails into his hands. The scene is crowded with figures who react to the pain and suffering. Blake’s depiction is infused with the artist’s personal and highly symbolic interpretation of this central Christian event. This work is a significant example of Blake’s use of vibrant colors and expressive lines. He was an accomplished artist who was also a poet, visionary, and engraver. Blake’s work is often seen as reflecting his personal beliefs and interpretations of biblical stories, and his artistic style is often categorized as "Romantic."