Zygmunt Ogrodowski (1923–1998) – Poland – 1989 – The Crucifixion, Oil on Canvas (Christ, Religious Art)

Zygmunt Ogrodowski – an interpretation of a historical depiction of the Crucifixion. The painting depicts the scene of the Crucifixion in a style reminiscent of 19th-century painting. At the center of the composition is the figure of Christ on the cross, flanked by architectural and landscape elements typical of traditional Passion scenes. The color scheme is subdued, based on muted earth tones, with chiaroscuro accents that give the figures depth. The paint layer is smooth, with a clear effort to imitate old techniques. The signature is located in the lower right corner (partially obscured by the frame) and reads: “Kop. Z. Ogrodowski 1989,” which clearly indicates that the work is a copy.
Oil on canvas.
Condition as shown in the photos.
Size: 52 x 39 cm
Frame: 63.5 x 51 cm
Zygmunt Ogrodowski was a versatile artist and designer who worked at the intersection of fine and applied arts. He created easel paintings, designed textiles, coins, jewelry, rectorial chains, and graphic symbols, and also produced film props. Works inspired by ancient art held a special place in his body of work—as an outstanding copyist and interpreter of historical models, he was able to faithfully capture the styles of bygone eras, giving his works the quality of an almost museum-quality reconstruction. An example of this is The Crucifixion, which emulates the 19th-century style of sacred art.