Furia

Station Thirteen
"Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross"

Mixed media oilgraph on canvas with blood.
36"x36"

The word "pieta" has only one definition: Mary with the crucified Christ. It comes from the Latin word meaning piety.
I wanted to show Mary as I saw her. A mother whose son was just murdered.
I chose the word "Furia" the Latin word for rage.

History
The Stations of the Cross are the fourteen traditional panels
depicting the final moments of Christ's life starting with his condemnation
to death at the hands of Pilate to his crucifixion and burial in the tomb. Over
the years pilgrims would go to Jerusalem and walk the route Jesus took on his
way to the cross, stopping at moments along the way to remember, reflect and
pray. The Stations began appearing in the middle ages when pilgrims were forbidden
to enter Jeruselem when it was occupied by the Turks. They made the Stations
as a way to remember in Spirit back in their own countries. Long considered
only a Catholic tradition, they are now finding a popularity across all traditions.
These are my versions. This journey started in January of this year and the
last of the Fourteen was completed April 4th.