Christ on the Cross

Christ on the Cross is a painting by Francisco de Zurbarán, created between 1636 and 1638. It is housed in the Iglesia Mayor de Nuestra Seu00f1ora de la Granada. The painting measures 1.5 meters in width and 1.7 meters in height. The artwork depicts Christ crucified on a dark, roughly hewn cross. His body is realistically rendered, showing signs of suffering, including blood flowing down his side. He wears a simple white loincloth. A small, rectangular plaque above his head bears an inscription in Latin: "IESVS NAZARENVS REX IVDEORVM," which translates to "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews." The background is dark and indistinct, focusing attention on the figure of Christ.