Christ | Odilon Redon | 1887 Frame Options:White Frame Richly symbolic and beautifully composed

Richly symbolic and beautifully composed

creates a powerful and evocative atmosphere of spiritual awakening and redemption

illustrating his exceptional talent in depicting the supernatural within the context of everyday life

stands solemnly wearing a traditional Mexican death mask associated with Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

holding a cigarette that is both a focal point and a symbol of introspection

Christ | Odilon Redon | 1887 Frame Options:White Frame Richly symbolic and beautifully composedAbout the artwork: In his 1887 lithograph "Christ," Odilon Redon presents an unconventional portrayal of Jesus, emphasizing his human vulnerability and suffering. Departing from traditional depictions, Redon's Christ is beardless and melancholic, with expressive, upward gazing eyes that convey deep emotion. The dramatic use of black lithographic tones and the oversized, angular crown of thorns intensify the sense of anguish, as the thorns appear to