In Crucifix (Núñez Delgado), how is the Description discussed?
This crucifix, created at the turn of the century, marks a notable transition in Núñez Delgado's artistic style, from elegant Mannerism to the more robust Baroque style. Jesus's suffering is depicted with soul-searing intensity, making it a powerful devotional object. It is also quite costly: the cross is ebony inlaid with mahogany heartwood and the figure of Christ is carved from ivory. There are several splashes of color, in the red blood, brown hair, and green crown of thorns. The silver plaque below His feet is inscribed with the artist's name and year. The titulus reads "This is Jesus the King of the Jews" in Hebrew and Greek.
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