Christ Bulto

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: Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Luce Foundation Center
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3rd Floor
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26B
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: wood
Mediums Description: carved and painted wood
Classifications: Sculpture
Subjects: 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.