Station of the Cross No. 12: "Jesus Dies Upon the Cross"

c. 1936

William Herbert

Associated Names
William Herbert

Artist, American, 1886 - 1972

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The painting portrays three crosses on a hill with figures standing around them. The central figure on the cross is depicted with a crown, marked with the inscription "INRI" above the cross. There are figures around the base of the cross, some with expressions of lamentation and some with red garments. On the left side, there is a round red figure while on the right is a crescent moon with a face. An animal is depicted near the central figure. The style of the figures is somewhat primitive with bold, flat colors and simplified forms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.6 x 53.5 cm (17 9/16 x 21 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximately 30 x 50 in.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6753


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: Jesus Dies Upon the Cross #12; lower right in graphite: Wm Herbert.

Wikidata ID

Q64637262

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