Jesus speaks to the Women of Jerusalem

Eric Gill, 1882 - 1940


Jesus speaks to the Women of Jerusalem

Eric Gill 1882 - 1940

Summary

Jesus stands facing a group of women on the right, the nearer member of which kneels before Him and He raises His left hand in blessing. Jesus is wearing along robe and a crown of thorns on his head, and a halo surrounds his head and face which has a beard. A male figure stands behind him, supporting the cross who is wearing long robes as well, but has sandals and a beard.


Object Name

Jesus speaks to the Women of Jerusalem

Creators Name

Eric Gill

Date Created

1917

Dimensions

support: 14.4cm x 7cm
block: 5.7cm x 5.7cm

accession number

1928.146 B

Place of creation

Ditchling

Support

paper

Medium

ink (black)

Credit

Gift of Mrs and Miss Rutherston, 1928


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