The Sacred Heart of Jesus by Józef Mehoffer

The Sacred Heart of Jesus 1911

jozefmehoffer

abstract expressionism

abstract painting

prophet

handmade artwork painting

fluid art

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

naive art

painting art

chaotic composition

expressionist

"The Sacred Heart of Jesus" is a 1911 watercolor by Polish artist Józef Mehoffer. The painting depicts a close-up of Jesus Christ with a crown of thorns, his chest open, revealing his heart. The heart is depicted as a flaming organ within a golden circle with a decorative border. The painting is a prominent example of Art Nouveau style, featuring floral and geometric patterns and rich colors. Mehoffer was a leading figure in the Polish Art Nouveau movement, known for his decorative style and religious subject matter.