La joie du sacrifice 2008

Carlos Sablòn's 2008 painting, "La joie du sacrifice", depicts a headless figure in a suit and tie crucified on a wooden cross. The figure is painted in a realistic style with a pale blue suit, white shirt, and red tie. The background is a textured landscape of greens and browns with dripping blood stains. The work is a commentary on the sacrifice and suffering often associated with the pursuit of success and social status. This painting, painted in a contemporary style, challenges traditional interpretations of religious imagery and the nature of sacrifice.