The Symbol of Christ Crucified

Eric Gill, 1882 - 1940



The Symbol of Christ Crucified

Eric Gill 1882 - 1940

Summary

A scene of the crucifixion. Christ is wearing a loin cloth and has a halo inscribed with the letters I N R I above his head. His head is facing down and to the left. His ribs are visible and he looks emaciated. His hands and feet are nailed. The vertical cross bar does not rise above his head, it is only visible beneath his feet.


Object Name

The Symbol of Christ Crucified

Creators Name

Eric Gill

Date Created

1915

Dimensions

print: 14cm x 8.3cm
support: 15.1cm x 12.5cm

accession number

1928.205

Place of creation

England

Support

paper

Medium

ink (black)

Credit

Gift of Mrs and Miss Rutherston, 1928

Legal

© Manchester Art Gallery


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