Christ Bulto

Copied Unidentified, Christ Bulto, 19th century, carved and painted wood, 14 5⁄8 x 5 5⁄8 x 3 3⁄4 in. (37.1 x 14.3 x 9.5 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr. and museum purchase made possible by Ralph Cross Johnson, 1986.65.289
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Artwork Details

Title
Christ Bulto
Artist
Unidentified
Date
19th century
Location
Dimensions
14 5⁄8 x 5 5⁄8 x 3 3⁄4 in. (37.1 x 14.3 x 9.5 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Herbert Waide Hemphill, Jr. and museum purchase made possible by Ralph Cross Johnson
Mediums
Mediums Description
carved and painted wood
Classifications
Keywords
  • Religion — New Testament — Christ
Object Number
1986.65.289
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1986.65.289

Artwork Description

In the Bible, Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to his followers showing the marks from his crucifixion. Many santeros (carvers of wooden saints) carved images that show this moment to emphasize Christs suffering for all of mankind. In this piece the artist painted Jesus's wounds in great detail and even included tears of blood to create a powerful, haunting image.