The Crucifixion by St. John of the Cross

john-of-the-crosscrucifixion This drawing was made by St. John of the Cross, probably between 1574 and 1577. He was praying in a loft overlooking the sanctuary at the Monastery of the Incarnation in Avila, Spain. He received a vision and then sketched what he had beheld.

One wonders if this might be the Father’s view of the crucifixion.

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Deborah says:

April 10, 2009 at 3:16 pm

Have you seen what Salvador Dali made of that image? Check out the link below: http//jeannero.free.fr/Images/Salvador-Dali/Salvador-Dali-Christ.jpg

And have a blessed Easter!

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1. marshmk says:
  
  April 10, 2009 at 4:15 pm
  
  Thanks Deborah – they are such haunting images. Easter Joy, Mike
  
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Joe Rawls says:

April 10, 2009 at 5:13 pm

Thanks, Mike, for the very striking image. I’ve downloaded it and will try to remember to use it next Lent.

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Henry Karlson says:

April 18, 2009 at 2:28 am

Just remember, if you turn the picture sideways, the perspective changes. One perspective is from the side, one is from on high.

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miriam jimenez says:

February 1, 2011 at 5:15 pm

i live in pueerto vallarta jalisco and just found thr drawing made by st john of the cross. i would like to have a copy how do i do that and how large can i get the copy to be without distortion in the drawing

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Nikki Stournjaras says:

March 30, 2012 at 10:12 am

It is also said that St. John of the Cross said that we will be judged on how much we loved.

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1. marshmk says:
  
  March 30, 2012 at 10:18 am
  
  Thanks for this reminder, Nikki. I think love was the key to his theology and prayer.
  
  Peace,
  Mike+
  
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