Artwork
Christ Taken Down From the Cross
Christ Taken Down From the Cross is an oil painting by Moustafa Farroukh. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the Sursock Museum.
About this work
Overview
Christ Taken Down From the Cross is a painting created by Moustafa Farroukh around 1939 using oil paint. It is part of the Sursock Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Descent from the Cross, showing a limp figure on a cloth-covered surface, with a white cloth draped over his groin. The scene conveys a somber and intimate atmosphere, characteristic of the religious genre.
Technique & Style
Farroukh employed oil paint to achieve a textured look, with visible brushstrokes and a muted color palette dominated by shades of brown and beige.
History & Provenance
Moustafa Farroukh, a prominent figure in Lebanon's 20th-century art scene, produced over 2,000 works during his lifetime. Christ Taken Down From the Cross is one of his notable works, created around 1939.
Artist & collection
Artist
Moustafa Farroukh (Arabic: مصطفى فروخ; 1901 – 1957) was one of Lebanon's most prominent painters of the 20th century.
