This original 1982 lithograph, Crucifixion (Christ of Gala), stands as one of Salvador Dalí’s most hauntingly spiritual reinterpretations of the crucifixion theme. Inspired by his 1954 oil painting Christ of Saint John of the Cross, this composition presents a strikingly modern and metaphysical vision of Christ—suspended in space, viewed from above, and entirely detached from the conventional religious narrative.
Dalí’s crucified figure is serene, strong, and strangely weightless, casting no shadow and drawing no blood. The figure of Christ floats against a surreal, dreamlike sky, with a massive radiant sun and a mysterious shoreline far below. Dalí deliberately omits the crown of thorns and the signs of suffering, transforming the crucifixion into a cosmic event, one that bridges divinity and science, mysticism and mathematics.
The title’s reference to Gala—Dalí’s muse, wife, and spiritual anchor—emphasizes the deeply personal nature of this work. In placing Gala at the heart of his religious symbolism, Dalí blurs the lines between devotion and love, transcendence and the earthly.
Produced as a lithograph in 1982, this work exemplifies Dalí's later period, where themes of nuclear mysticism, sacred geometry, and religious awe converge into bold and visionary compositions. Rendered with meticulous precision, this piece is not only an exploration of faith, but also a statement of Dalí’s unorthodox genius—one that continually challenged and redefined the boundaries of art and belief.
Original Lithograph
Religion
Good condition, slight creases, soiling
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