Untitled (Flaming Christ)

The painting by J. Andre Smith portrays a haunting and intense scene of chaos and despair, where a figure with glowing orange flames is depicted stretching its arms out in a cruciform pose amidst the ruins. Surrounding this central figure, individuals in various positions of anguish and distress are scattered across a desolate landscape, with flames and smoldering debris adding to the sense of tumult and devastation. The sky is illuminated with beams of light, casting an eerie glow on the surreal tableau.

The painting by J. Andre Smith portrays a haunting and intense scene of chaos and despair, where a figure with glowing orange flames is depicted stretching its arms out in a cruciform pose amidst the ruins. Surrounding this central figure, individuals in various positions of anguish and distress are scattered across a desolate landscape, with flames and smoldering debris adding to the sense of tumult and devastation. The sky is illuminated with beams of light, casting an eerie glow on the surreal tableau.

Name/Title

Untitled (Flaming Christ)

Entry/Object ID

1-17

Type of Painting

Panel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Collection

City of Maitland

Cataloged By

Oliver Boutron

Acquisition

Accession

1969.001

Credit Line

Part of the City of Maitland Collection

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Date made

1946