The Red Cross c. 1918

"The Red Cross," painted by Evelyn De Morgan around 1918, depicts a dramatic scene of Christ's ascension surrounded by angels. Set against a night sky filled with stars, Christ's red robe, symbolizing his sacrifice, is held aloft by four angels, their wings flowing in a powerful upward motion. The backdrop of a graveyard reinforces the theme of death and resurrection, while the rainbow emanating from Christ's body evokes hope and divine promise. This powerful image exemplifies De Morgan's characteristically symbolic and spiritual style, typical of the Pre-Raphaelite movement.