Christ in Limbo

1947/1948

Max Beckmann

Associated Names
Max Beckmann

Artist, German, 1884 - 1950

The image shows contorted human figures with bold outlines and sharp angles, forming an intricate composition. The overlapping bodies and faces blend together, creating a sense of unity among the figures. The central figure's upraised arms and flowing hair resemble a halo of movement. Surrounding figures have intense expressions and exaggerated features, like large hands and prominent noses. The blend of colors and use of shadow contribute to a sense of depth and intensity within the artwork.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil on canvas

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Max Beckmann

  • Dimensions

    overall: 78.7 × 108.6 cm (31 × 42 3/4 in.)
    framed: 81.92 × 112.4 × 3.81 cm (32 1/4 × 44 1/4 × 1 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1975.96.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist [1884-1950]; by inheritance to his wife, Mathilde Q. Beckmann [1904-1986], New York; gift 1975 to NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1991

  • Loan for display with permanent collection, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1991-2003.

2011

  • Beckmann & America, Städel Museum, Frankfurt, 2011-2012, no. 56, repro.

2013

  • Dix/Beckmann: Mythos Welt, Städtische Kunsthalle Mannheim; Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung, Munich, 2013-2014, no. 90, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q20193967

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