Jesus Dies Upon the Cross

Eric Gill, 1882 - 1940



Jesus Dies Upon the Cross

Eric Gill 1882 - 1940

Summary

The figure of Christ upon the cross with a gushing spear wound at his heart, His blood is gathered in a cup by an angel; two haloed figures kneel at His feet. A grid drawn across the whole of the composition (squared up) for measurement. 1928.146 - 1928.152 (Stations VIII to XIV) share a mount, as do 1928.139 - 1928.145 (Stations I to VII)


Object Name

Jesus Dies Upon the Cross

Creators Name

Eric Gill

Date Created

1917 (circa)

Dimensions

support: 12cm x 11.5cm
mount (shared): 38cm x 53.2cm

accession number

1928.150

Place of creation

England

Support

paper

Medium

ink
gouache
pencil
watercolour

Credit

Gift of Mrs Essil Elmslie Rutherston

Legal

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