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Christ on the Cross

El Greco (Spanish, 1541–1614)

Christ on the Cross

El Greco (Spanish, 1541–1614)
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Period

Late Renaissance/Mannerism

Theme

Religion & Mythology

Medium

oil on canvas

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

Christ on the Cross by El Greco (Spanish, 1541–1614).

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.