Zwei Halbfiguren von Heiligen mit Kruzifix 

Johann Baptist Zimmermann rendered these two holy figures with a crucifix in pencil, capturing the essence of faith through potent symbols. The crucifix is central, a visual anchor signifying sacrifice and redemption in Christian iconography. The act of holding or displaying the crucifix connects to a lineage of religious art, from medieval icons to Renaissance paintings, each iteration reinforcing its spiritual weight. It is interesting to observe how the crucifix appears across cultures, sometimes as a symbol of hope, other times of mourning, yet always charged with the power to evoke deep emotional responses. The crucifix’s curved, cyclical journey transcends its immediate religious context, resonating with collective memories of suffering, faith, and transformation.