Head of Christ (1976) by Fernando Botero

Head of Christ - Fernando Botero - 1976

Artwork Information

TitleHead of Christ
ArtistFernando Botero
Date1976
Art MovementNaïve Art (Primitivism)

About Head of Christ

The artwork titled “Head of Christ,” created by Fernando Botero in 1976, belongs to the art movement of Naïve Art (Primitivism) and is categorized as a religious painting. The piece exemplifies Botero’s distinctive style, characterized by exaggerated and voluminous figures.

In this artwork, the central figure is Christ, depicted with a crown of thorns adorning his head. The expression on Christ’s face is serene, with closed eyes and a slight downward tilt of the head, conveying a sense of contemplation or suffering. His facial features and upper body exhibit the typical Boteroesque attributes of corpulence, evoking a sense of monumentality and presence. The background is dark, which further accentuates the luminous quality of Christ’s skin and hair. The figure’s hand, positioned on the chest with visible stigmata, emphasizes the religious significance and the suffering endured by Christ. The overall composition and stylistic choices reflect the artist’s unique approach to religious themes, blending reverence with a distinctive aesthetic sensibility.

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