The Crucifixion (Christus am Kreuz)
1919
Lovis Corinth delivers a crucifixion that feels less like a holy icon and more like a raw, emotional scream. Created in 1919 amidst the aftermath of World War I, this print strips away traditional religious serenity for something much grittier. The central figure of Christ appears almost skeletal, rendered in jagged, violent white lines against a deep black background. It’s a haunting example of German Expressionism, where the artist channels the trauma of the era—and his own physical struggles following a severe stroke that paradoxically freed his style—into a visual language of chaos.
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