The Day He Died

Analytical Essay # 5794

Art > Painting
Religion and Theology > Christianity
Religion and Theology > The Bible

The Day He Died

This paper analyzes a portrait of the crucifixion of Jesus and how it interprets the Biblical story.

1,620 words () | 1 source | 2001 United States

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Paper Summary:

This paper presents a discussion about the interpretation of a work of art as it relates to the Bible story that it depicts. The writer uses an oil painting of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ to discuss both the art and the Bible story with which it correlates. The paper then argues that the artwork is a good representation of the event.

From the Paper:

"In this country there are very few if any people who would not recognize a picture of Jesus on the cross. While they may not be Christian or if they are they may not have been to church in awhile but everybody in America recognizes a picture of Jesus on a cross. Because it is such a common Christian picture we have become accustomed to glancing at it and understanding what it is then glancing away again. We rarely take the time to stop and determine if the picture is a true representation of the bible story or just a close facsimile. All we have to see is someone who looks like Jesus on a cross and we discount the rest of the picture without even looking at it."