Broadsheet with Christ in the cross flanked by two angels by Anonymous

Broadsheet with Christ in the cross flanked by two angels 1910

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This 1910 anonymous broadsheet depicts a traditional image of Christ on the cross, flanked by two angels. The print is a common devotional image found in Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America. The central figure of Christ, adorned with a crown of thorns and a loincloth, is prominently displayed against a background of clouds, with the inscription "INRI" above. The two angels, depicted in a simplified, almost childlike manner, stand on pedestals on either side, signifying a reverent, and perhaps even comforting, presence. This print is a testament to the enduring power of religious imagery in popular culture.

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