Christ of Saint John of the Cross, 1951 by Salvador Dali
Canvas Print - 3411-DAS
Location: Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow, United KingdomOriginal Size: 205 x 116 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $48.70 USD
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*Max printing size: 41.3 x 23.3 in
*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
"Christ of Saint John of the Cross" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
Our use of the finest quality, fine-textured canvas lends art reproductions a painting-like appearance. Combined with a satin-gloss coating, it delivers exceptional print outcomes, showcasing vivid colors, intricate details, deep blacks, and impeccable contrasts. The canvas structure is also highly compatible with canvas stretching frames, further enhancing its versatility.
To ensure proper stretching of the artwork on the stretcher-bar, we add additional blank borders around the printed area on all sides.
Our printing process utilizes cutting-edge technology and employs the Giclée printmaking method, ensuring exceptional quality. The colors undergo independent verification, guaranteeing a lifespan of over 100 years.
Please note that there are postal restrictions limiting the size of framed prints to a maximum of 28 inches along the longest side of the painting. If you desire a larger art print, we recommend utilizing the services of your local framing studio.
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Painting Information
Salvador Dalí's "Christ of Saint John of the Cross," painted in 1951, is a surreal yet deeply spiritual portrayal of the crucifixion, viewed from an unconventional and dramatic perspective. The painting is an extraordinary deviation from traditional depictions of this pivotal Christian moment, displaying Dalí's ingenious use of foreshortening and perspective.
At first glance, the viewer's eyes are drawn to the dominant, looming figure of Christ, seen from above. This top-down view is both disorienting and awe-inspiring, suggesting an almost divine vantage point. Christ’s body, robust and sinewy, is suspended in an ethereal space that seems to transcend earthly dimensions. His head is bowed, not in defeat, but in a serene resignation, capturing a moment of profound tranquility amid the suffering.
The cross itself is stark and geometric, its lines sharply cutting through the dark, void-like background. Below the crucifixion scene lies a tranquil landscape, a stark contrast to the agony above. This serene tableau, featuring a calm sea and a small boat, introduces a surreal element to the painting, typical of Dalí’s style. The water reflects the sky’s hues, merging them into a seamless horizon that symbolizes eternity and the divine.
Dalí's masterful play of light and shadow enhances the painting’s dramatic impact, with Christ’s figure emerging from the darkness into a subtle, divine illumination. This interplay of light and dark not only emphasizes the physical form of Christ but also underscores the spiritual narrative of suffering, sacrifice, and redemption.
"Christ of Saint John of the Cross" is a testament to Dalí’s genius in merging the surreal with the sacred, creating a piece that is both visually striking and deeply contemplative. The painting invites the viewer into a meditative state, pondering the mysteries of faith, perspective, and the transcendent nature of human suffering.
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