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Crucifixion by Velazquez

Posted on February 8, 2008 by 100swallows

This is surely one of the most beautiful images of Christ, or of any man, ever painted. Christ crucified (248 × 169 cm) by Diego Velázquez,1599–1660 (public domain photo) In the Prado Museum, Madrid. It is life-size. It was one … Continue reading →

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