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Purchase Oil Painting Replica Christ of Saint John of the Cross, 1951 by Salvador Dali (Inspired By) (1904-1989, Spain) | ArtsDot.com

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[A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=salvador+dali,salvador,dali&']Salvador Dali[/A]'s [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=christ+of+saint+john+of+the+cross,christ,saint,john,cross&']Christ of Saint John of the Cross[/A] is a painting that embodies the essence of Surrealism. This iconic piece, housed at the [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=kelvingrove+art+gallery+museum,kelvingrove,gallery,museum&']Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum[/A], Glasgow, Scotland, showcases Dali's unique blend of mysticism, symbolism, and technical skill. [H2]Background[/H2] Dali was a prominent figure in the Surrealist movement, which emerged in the early 20th century. This movement sought to explore the unconscious mind through dreamlike imagery, influenced by Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theories. Dali's work often featured dream-like scenarios and symbolism, reflecting his interest in mysticism and the mysteries of the universe. [H2]Analysis[/H2] In [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=christ+of+saint+john+of+the+cross,christ,saint,john,cross&']Christ of Saint John of the Cross[/A], Dali depicts Jesus Christ on the cross in a darkened sky, floating over a body of water complete with a boat and fishermen. The painting is devoid of nails, blood, and a crown of thorns, as Dali was convinced by a dream that these features would mar his depiction of Christ. The composition of Christ is based on a triangle and circle, with the triangle formed by Christ's arms and the circle formed by Christ's head. The triangle may be seen as a reference to the **Trinity**, while the circle represents **Unity**. For more information about Surrealism, visit: https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/O/A@D3C5YP To learn more about [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=salvador+dali,salvador,dali&']Salvador Dali[/A]'s work, check out: https://ArtsDot.com/@@/5ZKFBK- [H2]Inspiration and Style[/H2] Dali's depiction of Christ is based on a drawing by the 16th-century Spanish friar [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=john+of+the+cross,john,cross&']John of the Cross[/A], which he saw in a cosmic dream in 1950. The artist used Hollywood stuntman Russell Saunders as a model to create the figure of Christ, envisaging the pull of gravity on the human body from the desired angle. The painting's unique composition and use of **light** and **shadow** contribute to its surrealist aesthetic. For more information about [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=light+in+painting,light,painting&']Light in painting[/A], visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_in_painting [BR] To discover other works by [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=salvador+dali,salvador,dali&']Salvador Dali[/A], including [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=the+sacrament+of+the+last+supper,sacrament,last,supper&']The Sacrament of the Last Supper[/A], visit: https://ArtsDot.com/@@/5ZKEQ2- For a comprehensive guide to the [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=berardo+collection+museum,berardo,collection,museum&']Berardo Collection Museum[/A], check out: https://ArtsDot.com/@@/A@D3C24B- [UL] [LI]Learn more about **Surrealism**: https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/O/A@D3C5YP[/LI] [LI]Discover other works by [A href='https://ArtsDot.com/ADC/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=salvador+dali,salvador,dali&']Salvador Dali[/A]: https://ArtsDot.com/@@/5ZKFBK- [/LI] [/UL]