The Crucifixion.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by George Whiting (American, 1820 - 1862)

Date1857-1867

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 12 1/8 x 8 9/16in. (30.8 x 21.7cm) Sheet (height x width): 13 7/8 x 10in. (35.2 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1987.216.10

DescriptionJesus Christ, a bearded man wearing a loincloth and a crown of thorns, is nailed to a large cross. A halo surrounds his head. Blood streams from the nail holes in his hands and feet. Above his head is a sign that reads: "JNRJ". Three wooden wedges hold the cross in place. Two weeping women are on the left. The older woman, wearing a striped cloak and holding her veil to her face, is Jesus's mother, Mary. The younger woman, who wears a belted gown and sandals and hides her face in her hands, is Mary Magdalene. The young man standing at the right is the apostle John. He wears a printed robe, a cloak, and sandals. His hands are clasped as if in prayer. Dark storm clouds are in the sky. A bolt of lightning is at the left.

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