“Crucification” is a 1950 religious painting by Ernst Fuchs, a prominent artist in the Fantastic Realism art movement. The artwork portrays a surreal and vibrant representation of the crucifixion scene, filled with intricate and imaginative details.
The artwork features a central figure with elongated limbs and exaggerated anatomical features, reminiscent of the crucifixion of Christ. The figure is suspended on a cross-like structure, where two otherworldly figures appear to interact with the central figure, enhancing the spiritual and otherworldly atmosphere of the scene. One figure, characterized by wings and a dark, spectral appearance, holds a glowing orb. Another, resembling an angel with intricate, feathered wings, holds a stringed instrument, contributing to the mystical ambiance. Additional fantastical creatures, including a goat-like being and a serpentine figure, populate the lower part of the artwork, adding further layers of mythical symbolism. The use of vivid and contrasting colors, along with the meticulous texture and pattern, evokes a sense of both wonder and eeriness, encapsulating the essence of Fantastic Realism.
