The artwork, titled “Crucifixion,” was created by Horace Pippin in 1943. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of religious painting.
In “Crucifixion,” Pippin portrays a stark and poignant depiction of Christ on the cross. Christ is rendered with outstretched arms and a serene expression, shedding blood from his hands, feet, and side, which contrasts against the dark background. A simple loincloth covers his lower body, and a sign is visible above his head, contributing to the narrative of the crucifixion. The minimalistic style and primitive forms invoke a raw emotional response, characteristic of the Naïve Art movement, capturing the solemnity and sacrifice inherent in the crucifixion story.
