Christ on the Cross (Zurbarán) facts for kids
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| Artist | Francisco de Zurbarán |
| Year | 1627 |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 290 cm × 168 cm (110 in × 66 in) |
| Location | Art Institute of Chicago |
Christ on the Cross is a famous painting created in 1627 by the Spanish artist Francisco de Zurbarán. Today, you can see this artwork at the Art Institute of Chicago.
In 1626, Zurbarán signed an important agreement with the Dominican monks at the San Pablo de Real Monastery in Seville, Spain. He agreed to paint 21 artworks for them in just eight months. Christ on the Cross was one of these paintings.
People admired this painting so much that Zurbarán became very well-known. In fact, the city council of Seville asked him to move there permanently in 1629.
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About the Painting
Artistic Style and Details
Zurbarán's painting shows Jesus on the cross. He painted Jesus's two feet nailed separately. Another famous Spanish artist, Diego Velázquez, also showed this detail in his 1632 painting, Christ Crucified.
During this time, artists often focused only on Jesus in their crucifixion paintings. They did not include many other people around the cross. This style was popular after a period called the Counter Reformation.
Who was Francisco de Zurbarán?
A Master Painter
Francisco de Zurbarán was a Spanish painter from the 17th century. He was known for his religious paintings. Many of his artworks were created for churches and monasteries.
Zurbarán was especially good at painting figures and objects with strong light and shadow. This style is called Chiaroscuro. It makes his paintings look very dramatic and real.
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