Deposition from the Cross Possibly 1915

Curator: Charles Ricketts’s "Deposition from the Cross," residing here at the Tate, depicts the aftermath of Christ's crucifixion. The artwork dimensions are about 711 x 571 mm. Editor: The somber palette definitely sets a heavy, mournful mood. The textures look thick, almost sculptural in places, doesn't it? Curator: Ricketts, who lived from 1866 to 1931, often engaged with religious themes, positioning them within the aesthetic and social contexts of his time. He’s really blurring the lines between fine art and stagecraft, wouldn't you agree? Editor: Absolutely. Thinking about the materials and how they're applied, there's a theatrical quality. You can see Ricketts is using materials and texture almost symbolically to express deep emotional and societal responses to loss and faith. Curator: It's a powerful reminder of how socio-political forces influence artistic expression. Editor: Indeed, and how artists manipulate materials to evoke powerful emotions.