Friday, March 29, 2013

Good Friday

This painting is notable for its somewhat subtle and implied drama.

Jean-Léon Gérôme

3 comments:

  1. Jean-Leon Gerome oft depicted scenes just before or just after the action occured, or as in this case, keeping the most important part off frame.

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  2. And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.

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  3. Very powerful image, thanks for sharing...Gary

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