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Title
Jesus Falls the Second Time, Seventh Station of the Via Crucis
Description
Composition in light shades of ochre, gray and white and earthy tones, green, black and red. Smooth texture in the background, marked and thick brushstrokes in the soldier's chest. Figures represented with significant and deliberated deformed expressions. It depicts the second fall of Jesus under the weight of the cross. In the foreground, in the center, Jesus fell on his knees, in profile to right, bent with the cross resting over his left shoulder. Disfigured, his face dripping drops of blood. On the left, behind the cross, a man figure facing forward, holding the vertical crossbeam. On the right, a kneeling female figure in profile to the left with her arms raised in front of Jesus. In the background, in the center, a half-lengh soldier half-length foraward facing, raising a whip with long strips on the right hand. Ground in earthyy tones and light background with geometric shapes, and strong contrast of light and dark shades can noticed, which accentuate the drama of the scene. .
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
Themes
Related Event3
Related Document19
Artwork Function
Executed toArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Work executed to decorate the Pampulha Church of Saint Francis of Assisi in Belo Horizonte, MG. Work designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer.
Art Form
PaintingArtFormType
Art Medium
temperaArtMediumType
Artwork Surface
woodArtworkSurfaceType
Technique
Composition is outlined by a painted white strip.
Collection
Igreja de São Francisco de Assis da Pampulha adquirida do artista sob encomenda feita por Oscar Niemeyer, em 1945Collection
Height
49
Width
49
Dimension Notes
60x60 (S)
Annotation
Unsigned and undated
Annotation Author
Inscription on reverse of support "7ª Jesus cai pela 2º Vez”
Annotation Others
On reverse, inscription "80”.
