**Originally Listed At $900**

American, Station of the Cross XI, 20th century. A beautiful painted plaster high relief rendering of the Eleventh Station of the Cross, when Jesus is nailed to the Cross. This evocative image, featuring Christ surrounded by his followers, his mother Mary, and two Roman soldiers who are driving nails into his hands and feet, is painted with a lifelike color scheme befitting the seriousness of the subject matter. The artist has depicted the scene with great skill - Christ's intense expression of pain and suffering, the muscular arms of the soldiers, and the mournful postures of both women are wonderfully rendered. The plaster is set into a wooden frame that features a cross projecting from its top, bearing the number of the Station, "XI". The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step devotional walk practiced by many western Christian denominations; a representation like this one likely would have graced the interior wall of a church. Size: 15.95" W x 27.75" H (40.5 cm x 70.5 cm)

Provenance: ex-East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#136231

Some cracks and losses to the plaster relief as shown, most notably on the blue background and high-pointed areas of the figurative scene. Expected stains and light deposits to the relief commensurate with age. Verso of relief has handwritten "11" indicating this station of the cross. Verso also has some cracks/losses, stains, deposits, and areas of repair/reinforcement to the plaster. Normal surface wear and nicks/chips to the wooden frame with cross. Otherwise, good condition commensurate with age. Newer suspension hardware and cord in order to display.