Carved Wooden Crucifix

c. 1939

Vera Van Voris

Associated Names
Vera Van Voris

Artist, American, 1913 - 2002

This is a painting of a crucifix. The image shows a wooden cross with a figure of a man on it. The figure has arms outstretched and is nailed to the cross, with a wound visible on the body's side. The figure is draped with a cloth. The cross is depicted in a simple, realistic style, emphasizing the grain and texture of the wood. The painting evokes a somber, poignant symbolism related to sacrifice and redemption.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 60.7 x 45.1 cm (23 7/8 x 17 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Cross: 24"x13 1/2" (size of dwg.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6923

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: V. Van Voris

Wikidata ID

Q64633501

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