Tapijt met de kruisigingsdood van Christus in een kerk te La Chaise-Dieu c. 1868 - 1873

Hippolyte Malègue's rendering captures a tapestry depicting the crucifixion in La Chaise-Dieu church, its subdued tones and dense composition evoking a sense of solemnity. The artwork's power lies in its intricate layering of figures and architectural elements, creating a rich, textured surface that invites close inspection. Malègue masterfully uses line and tone to navigate the complex iconography of the crucifixion. The formal choices may reflect a broader interest in the structuralist interpretations of religious narratives, where underlying patterns and symbolic relationships convey meaning. The detailed rendering of the tapestry's design and figures presents the artwork as a semiotic system, challenging viewers to decode the tapestry’s interwoven symbols and their cultural significance. The tapestry becomes not just a depiction of a historical event but a site of ongoing interpretation, inviting us to consider how meaning is constructed through visual form and cultural context.