¶ … religious art. This include: music, dance, The religious piece of artwork that I have chosen to discuss within this document is Murillo Bartolome Esteban's "Crucifixion Paining." This particular work of art was rendered in oil. This work of art is emblematic of that highly influential religion known as Christianity which has dominated the Western Hemisphere since its inception early on in the year of our lord (or A.D.). Christianity has spread throughout the world, although it is most widely practiced and championed in Western Civilization.

Specifically, Estaban's work details the passion of Christ. It depicts Jesus immediately after his crucifixion. There are a number of salient details that give such an impression to the viewer. Christ is still positioned on the cross in this work; one of the most eminent features regarding his person is the blood staining his torso in which he was stabbed to officially 'kill' him. One of the most interesting aspects about this picture is that it portrays...

The background is smoldering, dark clouds that only appear to be lightened in the area immediately surrounding Jesus -- which yet portrays his benign influence in even this darkest of day.
The expression on his face mimics the despair of his situation. His head is slumped to the side like he might be dead, or perhaps sharing a word of consolation to the three women directly underneath him. These women, swathed in dark clothing, are of course Mary, Mary Magdalene and Joanna. Although they certainly appear distraught, their facial expressions are decidedly ambiguous. It appears as though the artist wants to portray their awareness of the death or impending death of Christ, but it also looks as though he wants to show them with some countenance of hope in the fact that he truly will be resurrected and live once more. One of the women grips the legs of Jesus in a heartfelt gesture, while the one in the center has her hands clasped as though she is praying to the form…