Station of the Cross No. 11: "Jesus is Nailed to the Cross"

c. 1936

Geoffrey Holt

Associated Names
Geoffrey Holt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting depicting a crucifixion scene. It shows a figure being nailed to a cross by several individuals, with onlookers in the background. The colors used are earthy tones of red, brown, and green. The brushwork is loose, emphasizing the emotional intensity of the scene. The style is reminiscent of an expressionist artist, prioritizing emotional expression over realism.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.9 x 50.6 cm (16 1/8 x 19 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximately 30 x 50 inches

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6758

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: JESUS is nailed to the CROSS. No11; lower right in graphite: Geoffrey Holt

Wikidata ID

Q64571124

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