Black Jesus with Onlookers

Item

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.
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
Item sets
TSU Paintings