Christ on the Cross | Carl Bloch | 1870 15th Century and a key example of

and a key example of his contributions to the Art Nouveau movement in Denmark

created in the mid-19th century

and planes overhead

At the end of the Second World War he "disappeared" as a soldier of the Wehrmacht near Toruń

Christ on the Cross | Carl Bloch | 1870 15th Century and a key example ofThis is "Christ on the Cross" by Carl Heinrich Bloch, painted circa 1870. The artwork captures the biblical scene of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is a dramatic and emotional depiction with a strong sense of narrative. Christ is the central figure, shown nailed to the cross, with his head bowed and a crown of thorns upon his head. The INRI inscription is placed above him, indicating the charge against him, "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews."