White Crucifixion

White Crucifixion

"White Crucifixion" is a painting by Marc Chagall. It was painted in 1938, and can be viewed at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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The white crucifixion painting emphasizes the suffering of the Jesus and the Jewish people. At the sides violent acts against Jews occur such as the burning of a synogogue and invaders. And in the center, Jesus is shown crucified wearing a prayer shawl as a symbol that he is Jewish.

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* [http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/artwork/59426 Painting details] at the Art Institute of Chicago
* [http://rsta.pucmm.edu.do/biblioteca/pinacoteca/vanguardias/crucifixion%20blanca.htm Image]


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