Crucifixion 1952

"Crucifixion" by Paul Delvaux, painted in 1952, depicts a skeletal figure crucified against a surreal backdrop. The scene is populated by other skeletal figures, cloaked figures, and architectural elements. Delvaux's signature style of dreamlike imagery and unsettling juxtapositions is evident in this work. The use of skeletal figures as the central subject matter evokes themes of mortality and the passage of time, while the architectural elements add a sense of mystery and unease to the composition. "Crucifixion" is a powerful and haunting work that challenges viewers to contemplate the nature of existence and the inevitability of death.