Franklin C. Watkins

The Crucifixion
1931

A painting depicting a chaotic and expressive scene of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The central figure, Jesus, is nailed to a cross with the inscription "INRI" above his head. His body is rendered with broad brushstrokes in earthy tones, and he is surrounded by a tumultuous crowd of figures, some of whom appear to be soldiers and others who are possibly mourners or onlookers. The figures are portrayed with a sense of movement and emotion, with some reaching towards Jesus or gesturing dramatically. The background is muted with hints of a stormy sky, emphasizing the dramatic and somber mood of the scene.

A painting depicting a chaotic and expressive scene of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The central figure, Jesus, is nailed to a cross with the inscription "INRI" above his head. His body is rendered with broad brushstrokes in earthy tones, and he is surrounded by a tumultuous crowd of figures, some of whom appear to be soldiers and others who are possibly mourners or onlookers. The figures are portrayed with a sense of movement and emotion, with some reaching towards Jesus or gesturing dramatically. The background is muted with hints of a stormy sky, emphasizing the dramatic and somber mood of the scene.

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Date
1931

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Oil on canvas

Dimensions
Overall: 10 1/4 × 7 1/16in. (26 × 17.9 cm)

Accession number
31.373

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Franklin C. Watkins
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