The Crucifixion

Artist Patrocinio Barela (American, 1902 - 1964)

Datecirca 1948

MediumPonderosa pine

Dimensions21 x 47 x 2 in. (53.3 x 119.4 x 5.1 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of the Weatherhead Foundation, Cleveland and New York, 1970

Object number2587.23S

DescriptionA scene from the Bible depicting the story of Jesus and the Crucifixion. Three men are suspended from crosses in the central part of the image. The central figure (Jesus) is featured above the crucified men on either side of him. His cross appears to be atop a rock. Next to the rock are two figures, with the left figure weeping and the right figure pleading to Jesus. To the far left is a large tree and at the right is an angel playing a trumpet and a group of distressed onlookers.

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