The Wounds of Christ with the Symbols of the Passion

Source: nga.gov

🌑The cross and heart shaped object are the focal point of the piece along with the entire red shape surrounding it
🌑Limited used of color
🌑Inventive shape
🌑Christ's hands and feet are made up of complex shapes
🌑This piece has symmetrical balance

Describe

🌑The use of writing illustrates Jesus being the Word
🌑 The cross and heart as the focal point gives importance to the death of Jesus by crucifixion
🌑Because the hands and feet of Jesus are placed above and below the red figure, it seems as though the figure is meant to represents Christ's body.

Analyze

Interpret

The use of images and symbols that represents Christ's Passion help convey the message of suffering that Jesus went through for the salvation of humans.

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