Christ
1916
Modigliani, a Jewish artist from Livorno, created this striking sketch of Christ in 1916, a fascinating subject choice given his background. The figure is depicted with the artist's signature elongated features, head bowed in suffering with arms raised high, suggesting the crucifixion without even drawing the cross. The Greek word 'Christos' is scrawled vertically on the left, adding a raw, ancient feel to the modern lines. While influenced by Cubism, Modigliani developed a unique style here, stripping away religious glory to focus on raw human vulnerability and the physical weight of the body.
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