Christ of Saint John of the Cross | |
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Artist | Salvador Dalí |
Year | 1951 |
Medium | Oil on canvas |
Dimensions | 205 cm × 116 cm (80.7 in × 45.67 in) |
Location | Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow |
Christ of Saint John of the Cross is a painting by Salvador Dalí made in 1951 which is in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow. It depicts Jesus Christ on the cross in a darkened sky floating over a body of water complete with a boat and fishermen. Although it is a depiction of the crucifixion, it is devoid of nails, blood, and a crown of thorns, because, according to Dalí, he was convinced by a dream that these features would mar his depiction of Christ. Also in a dream, the importance of depicting Christ in the extreme angle evident in the painting was revealed to him.