Study of the Crucifixion for Fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary
between 1903 and 1916 Museum of Fine Arts Boston
About this artwork
This graphite study depicts a figure draped in cloth, rendered with delicate, expressive lines typical of Sargent's preliminary work. It served as a component of his larger, ambitious project designing the Fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary.
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John Singer Sargent is primarily remembered for his high-society oil portraits, but this sketch reveals his deep involvement in religious iconography toward the end of his career. The 'Fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary' was a massive mural project commissioned for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, representing a significant shift from his usual portraiture. His dedication to these religious works highlights a less-celebrated, introspective side of the artist.
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Study of the Crucifixion for Fifteen Mysteries of the Rosary
John Singer Sargent, between 1903 and 1916
