Christ on the Cross | Carl Bloch | 1870 15th Century broken only by the slow

broken only by the slow movement of a small church processional toward the ruined monastery

and planes overhead

Moonlit Night (1883) by Hjalmar Munsterhjelm is a serene and atmospheric landscape bathed in luminous moonlight

her expression filled with wonder and longing

robed monks move quietly through towering arches as distant light spills in from the sea beyond

Christ on the Cross | Carl Bloch | 1870 15th Century broken only by the slowThis is "Christ on the Cross" by Carl Heinrich Bloch, painted circa 1870. The artwork captures the biblical scene of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is a dramatic and emotional depiction with a strong sense of narrative. Christ is the central figure, shown nailed to the cross, with his head bowed and a crown of thorns upon his head. The INRI inscription is placed above him, indicating the charge against him, "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews."