Black Jesus with Onlookers
Item
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Original Title
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title unknown
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Devised Title
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Black Jesus with Onlookers
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Date
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unknown
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Creator
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Ricky Donato
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Description
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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.
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Primary Subject
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1900-1999
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HBCU student work
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Religion
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Art
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Additional Subject
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Black art
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Christianity
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Type
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Painting
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Medium
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paint on canvas
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Measurements
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26 1/2 in x 48 1/4 in
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Format
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JPEG
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HBCU Identifier
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pc39
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HCAC Identifier
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HCAC.TSU.0013
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Contributing Institution
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Texas Southern University
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Collection
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Permanent Collection
