Station of the Cross No. 10: "Jesus is Stripped of His Garments"

c. 1936

Geoffrey Holt

Associated Names
Geoffrey Holt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a group of figures in elaborate clothing engaging with a central figure surrounded by mountains and a landscape. The image depicts a religious or historical scene, characterized by figures in colorful ceremonial attire. They all appear to be focused on a central figure who seems to be in a vulnerable position, indicated by the halo behind one figure. The background features stylized rolling hills or mountains with sparsely placed trees. The style is reminiscent of a medieval or early Renaissance fresco artist, with flat perspectives and subdued color palettes typical of that era. The figures' garments contain bright reds, blues, and hints of gold, while the surrounding landscape is muted, emphasizing human activity as the focal point of the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.1 x 49.5 cm (15 x 19 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximately 30 x 50 in.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6752


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: #10 Jesus is stripped of [His garments](covered with tape); lower right in graphite: Geoffrey Holt

Wikidata ID

Q64571123

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