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Christ Crucified. Spanish School. 17th century.
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Christ Crucified. Spanish School. 17th century.
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Estimate €4,000 - €9,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Christ Crucified. Spanish School. 17th century.
Oil on canvas. Dimensions 93 × 61 cm. Christ is depicted nailed to a wooden cross, set against a stormy sky that heightens the drama of the scene. The anatomy is carefully rendered, emphasising the tension in the muscles and the slumped posture of the lifeless body. The moon and the partial eclipse in the background reinforce the apocalyptic atmosphere. The architectural backdrop featuring domes alludes to Jerusalem and balances the verticality of the cross. The brushwork is restrained, with earthy and grey tones that enhance the introspective character. The work belongs to the tradition of Spanish Baroque religious painting, in which the theme of the Crucified Christ was treated with profound emotional intensity and an emphasis on redemptive suffering. The absence of secondary figures accentuates Christ’s solitude, following models associated with the Seville school or the circle of Zurbarán.
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About the sale
GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
Auction location
Auction time
07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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