Black Jesus with Onlookers

Original Title

title unknown

Devised Title

Black Jesus with Onlookers

Date

unknown

Creator

Ricky Donato

Description

Ricky Donato's painting shows onlookers of various ages gazing with concern at a man who is bleeding and wearing a cross. This is likely an allegory for Jesus, often portrayed bloodied from the crucifixion. Imagery of "Black Jesus" counters iconography of a fair-skinned Jesus.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

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Additional Subject

Black art

Christianity

Type

Painting

Medium

paint on canvas

Measurements

26 1/2 in x 48 1/4 in

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

pc39

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.TSU.0013

Contributing Institution

Texas Southern University

Collection

Permanent Collection