THE PASSION OF CHRIST:

In this paper, I aim at examining an important icon from the tradition of Western Art, namely “Crucifixion” by way of tracing how this particular image is used through three different artists, Raphael, Michelangelo and Rubens. These there eminent artists were the followers of different tradition in Western Art, Raphael from High Renaissance, Michelangelo from High Renaissance and Mannerism, Rubens from Baroque, so it will be possible to follow the icon of Crucifixion over the course of centuries and different movements. In the first part, I will deal with the icon, “Crucifixion” and its importance in western art, and in the second part I will examine this sampling iconographical scene with giving reference to three painters.

The Passion of Christ: Crucifixion
The Passion as it is traditionally known (from the Latin for sufferings) is the story of the last events of Christ's earthly life. Among ancient Mediterranean peoples, crucifixion was considered the most shameful me...