Calvary (Crucifixion)
- Artist
- Ilya Repin
- Date
- 1869
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Religious painting
"Calvary (Crucifixion)" is a powerful religious painting that depicts the crucifixion of Christ, emphasizing its spiritual significance tied to the Feast of the Holy Cross. The artwork, likely created on a canvas using oil paints, captures the intense emotion and reverence associated with the event. Its realistic style may incorporate Realism techniques to faithfully portray the figures and setting, aligning with the religious solemnity commemorated on September 13th—the anniversary of the discovery and exaltation of the True Cross in Jerusalem.
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