Anton O. Onofri - Christ

A popular iconography throughout the history of Western art, the Crucifixion has its origins in the early Christian era and has developed over the centuries, culminating in the most recent expressions of contemporary art. The traditional iconography of Jesus on the cross has countless variations, from the simplest, featuring only the crucified Jesus Christ, to the version accompanied by the "mourners," the Madonna and Saint John the Evangelist. In the Middle Ages, Crucifixion scenes began to become increasingly elaborate: thieves' crosses were added, and, gradually, more and more figures were added, until they became the subject of large choral scenes.

In this work, Onofri, while remaining consistent with his figurative language and his exploration of formal values, adopts a more expressionistic approach. The subject is more concise and essential, and the plastic component is diminished. Color delineates the forms with few washes, and a subtle graphic style describes the shadows. However, both in terms of the iconographic choice and the language, which is contemporary yet possesses a certain archaic charm, the style of this crucifixion can be compared to fifteenth-century predellas. Above all, the clarity of the colors, combined with a marked rationality of composition, demonstrate a certain affinity with Renaissance art.

As we can see from an analysis of this work, Anton O. Onofri is a skilled engraver. The beauty of his works stems not only from his refined technique but also from his use of precious materials.

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