Monday, March 17, 2008

Art for Lent: Isenheim Crucifixion



One of the most significant pilgrimages of the Art Army in the last five years, Luke, Pete, Nic and Jeff made it to Colmar, France in 2004 to see the Isenheim altarpiece. One of the most powerful and gruesome crucifixion images ever painted, this painting by Matthias Grunewald was completed in 1515.  It marked the first time any member of the Bukowski Art Army had seen this painting in person. During this Holy Week, it is a time to reflect through this art the great sacrifice of Jesus Christ.


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