Show all images on one page	#005018 Title: Golgotha Artist: Gaun Alexander Size: 24.5x18.5x5 Size (inches): 9.75x7.25x2 Price : $850 SOLD!

This magnificent box has been painted by Alexander Gaun from the village of Mstera.
On this composition the artist has painted the famous biblical subject of Jesus Christ's crucifixion. In the upper right part of the composition Jesus Christ is crucified together with two criminals. Right in the middle of the composition Jesus Christ carries the cross he will be crucified on. The soldiers of Roman guard beat him with bludgeons. To the right from this scene the artist depicts the citizens of Galilee who gathered here to see the execution. In the right bottom corner Judas receives gold coins for his treachery. Just over this scene Pontiy Pilat symbolically washes his hands standing on the balcony.
The composition is set horizontally.
The coloring of the composition is typical for Gaun's painting style. It is based on harmonious combinations of three main colors: brown, red and yellow. Gold paint is used to detail the halo over Jesus Christ's head and to headline some other parts of the painting.
The composition is framed with two parallel gold lines, while the box's sides are decorated with beautiful gold floral ornamentation. The box is constructed out of paper-mache. Black lacquer covers the exterior and red lacquer covers the interior of the box. The box has a hinge located from the top of the composition and rests on four legs.
The work is signed with the artist's name, the village of Mstera and the title "Golgotha" (Golgotha is the mount in the suburbs of Jerusalem where Jesus Christ was crucified), at the bottom of the composition.
Fine work!