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

c. 1936

Geoffrey Holt

Associated Names
Geoffrey Holt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows multiple figures in various poses. A man with a beard and long hair, arms outstretched and nailed to a cross, is centered. He is flanked by two men in similar crucified positions. Below, several standing figures, potentially women in robes, are present. One figure has a halo-like circle above their head, wearing a blue and white robe with hands clasped. Another figure is dressed in red. Soldiers or figures stand on the sides, one possibly on horseback. The background features somber brown tones suggesting hills, with a crescent moon on the right and a circular sun with a face on the left. A banner labeled "INRI" is above the central figure on the cross. The scene conveys dramatic expressions and is arranged to emphasize the central figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 67.6 x 49.9 cm (26 5/8 x 19 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximately 30 x 50 in.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6760


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: #12 Jesus Dies Upon the Cross; lower right in graphite: Geoffrey Holt

Wikidata ID

Q64571125

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