Antique Russian Crucifixion Painting with a Skull in the Rocks

Here we have a stunning turn of the century Russian painting of the crucifixion with an ominous skull peeking out of the rocky depths. A few of the early depictions of Jesus on the cross will represent Hell below him, and this is one of the best I've ever seen. If a skull is present, it'll just be place at the foot of the cross. This iconographic example actually has the skull peeking out from a gap in the rocks. The power of the entire image with the darkened skies in the background will stay with you and anyone else who takes it in. A million Good Friday services all in one. I'll shut up now and let the artwork speak.

The antique Russian painting comes out of a very high end collection from Las Vegas....seriously. The oil on canvas board painting was likely executed in the very early 1900s. The artwork is not signed so we're dealing with a mystery artist from Russia.

The framed painting measures 21" tall by 15 1/2" wide. There are a few light losses throughout the painting. However, they don't affect the power of the painting. Please see all pics as they are part of the description.

I ship FedEx to street addresses in the continental USA only (no PO Boxes). Free shipping on the powerful antique artwork.

Hell is awaiting in the rocks. An amazing piece that will deliver in spades.