🕊️ Faith & Scripture
Crucifixion of Christ
Francisco de Zurbarán · 1627
Why it's great
Christ hangs on a cross against a dark background, with the body painted as if it were a statue, lit by a single light. Francisco de Zurbarán painted it in 1627 for monks to pray in front of.
Where to see it
📍 Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, United States
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⬇ Hi-res download
1,266 × 2,250 px · 2.8 megapixels
This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. Try the museum's own site below for a bigger file.
File page & license ↗ · Open-access images at Art Institute of Chicago ↗
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
💵 Budget
Etsy ↗
Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices.
🖼️ Mid-range
Fine Art America ↗
Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options.
🏛️ High-end
Meisterdrucke ↗
Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.
These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.
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Francisco de Zurbarán was a Spanish painter born in 1598. He painted monks, saints and still lifes with strong light and deep shadows, and a calm, simple look. He died in Madrid in 1664.
