“Crucifixion And Self-Portrait With Inge Beside The Cross” is a religious painting by the artist Ernst Fuchs, who is associated with the Fantastic Realism art movement. The artwork depicts a visceral and dramatic portrayal of the crucifixion of Christ, featuring Fuchs and Inge beside the cross.
In the artwork, Christ is shown in the center, his body contorted in agony, with his arms stretched upward as he is affixed to the cross. The intensity of his expression is magnified by the twisted crown of thorns on his head. Below him, two figures are intimately positioned beside the cross; one male and one female, both rendered with striking, almost surreal features characteristic of the Fantastic Realism movement. The backdrop is dark, accentuating the luminous and almost ethereal quality of the figures, creating a stark contrast that draws the viewer’s focus to the central, poignant scene of the crucifixion.
