In this artwork, how is the Critical reaction discussed?
Critics and many of Manet's supporters were confused by the new artistic direction that he took in the painting. The contradictions within The Dead Christ with Angels are characteristic of Manet's earlier exploration of discordances: the brightly colored angels contrast with the neutral background; the angels are not aligned; and the cloth is variously realistic and abstract.: 271  The technique used to paint Jesus, most notably the blurring seen in his hand and feet, also shows movement typical of Manet's work. Despite the similarities in technique, the scene attracted attention due to its lack of alignment with Manet's previous works.
Jesus