The artwork titled “Crucifixion,” created by artist Viktor Vasnetsov in 1902, belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is a religious painting.
The artwork depicts the poignant scene of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. At the center of the composition, Christ is shown nailed to the cross, his head bowed down and a halo around it. He wears a white loincloth and is presented with a somber expression. Above his head, the inscription “INRI” is visible. Below the cross, a woman kneels in prayer, looking up at Christ with a sorrowful expression. To the right of Christ, another figure, draped in dark clothing, rests his head on his hand, deep in mourning. The background portrays a dark, overcast sky, adding to the somber and reflective mood of the scene. The painting captures the gravity and the emotional intensity of this sacred event in Christian theology.
