The artwork titled “Men, women and crianзas around the world united around Jesus” is by Joseph Stella and belongs to the Precisionism art movement. This religious painting captures a scene with men, women, and children (referred to as “crianzas”) from diverse backgrounds gathered around a central figure of Jesus.
This evocative artwork features a collective of individuals adorned in varied attire, symbolizing different cultures and regions, uniting in devotion around the nativity scene. At the center, against a backdrop of intricate rocks and greenery, is an idyllic depiction of the nativity with Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, accompanied by traditional biblical animals. Each figure in the surrounding crowd is rendered with meticulous detail, reflecting Stella’s Precisionist style, which emphasizes clarity and sharpness. The composition harmoniously blends the grandeur of nature with human piety, uniting the global community in a timeless spiritual narrative.
