sous un Jesus en crois oublie la 1922

Georges Rouault made this moving image of Jesus on the cross with black ink and white paint. Can you imagine him making it? What does it feel like to use black ink? The bold black lines have a brutal frankness. The paint is so thick, it almost looks like tar, giving the figure a powerful, physical presence. It feels like a wrestling match between the ink, the paint, and the surface. Rouault must have been using the side of the brush to get the black lines so thick. The white paint covers the black, but the black peeks through, creating depth and texture. The whole process feels like a metaphor for struggle, faith, and redemption. Like a painter, Rouault transformed the story of the crucifixion into a visceral and spiritual experience. He's building on centuries of artists, and the conversation continues.