Christ on the Cross 1926

This woodcut print, "Christ on the Cross," was created by the French artist Paul Gauguin in 1926. The work is a simplified, stylized depiction of Christ on the cross, framed by abstract patterns reminiscent of Polynesian and Celtic art. This style is characteristic of Gauguin's later work, reflecting his fascination with non-Western cultures and his desire to create a new, more primitive artistic language. The print's simplicity and bold lines convey a sense of spirituality and the power of faith. "Christ on the Cross" is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.