Christ on the Cross 1665

"Christ on the Cross" painted in 1665 by Spanish Baroque artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, depicts the central figure of Jesus Christ, realistically rendered and rendered with pathos, suffering on the cross. His body is shown with anatomical accuracy, and the use of light and shadow draws the viewer's eye to the subject, with dramatic effects creating a sense of reverence. This painting, now in the collection of the Princeton University Art Museum, exemplifies Murillo's talent for capturing religious themes with dramatic realism.