Station of the Cross No. 1: "Jesus is Condemned to Death"

c. 1936

Beulah Bradleigh

Associated Names
Beulah Bradleigh

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a theatrical or performance scene with several figures. The painting depicts a variety of characters dressed in colorful, historical costumes, seemingly engaged in a performance or dramatic event. The stage is divided into two sections; on the left, there is a figure seated elevated at a distance. The right side of the painting contains a group of characters who appear to be participating in a performance, with one figure standing on a pedestal or platform, appearing to gesture or engage with the others in motion. The setting includes rich, deep colors, with reds, blues, and earthy tones dominating the costumes and backdrop, which is suggestive of an interior space with drapery and stage elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 38.5 × 51 cm (15 3/16 × 20 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximately 30 x 50 inches

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6741


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: no I / Christ is condemed to Death; lower right in graphite: B. Bradleigh (Platt)

Wikidata ID

Q64537554

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