{"product_id":"christus-odilon-redon","title":"Christus - Odilon Redon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA haunting lithograph by Symbolist artist Odilon Redon, depicting the head of Christ with a crown of thorns in a dreamlike, atmospheric style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdilon Redon, a central figure in the Symbolist movement, produced this lithograph during a period when he moved away from his earlier 'noirs' to explore religious and mythological themes. The image presents a close-up study of the head of Christ, crowned with thorns. Redon employs his characteristic mastery of lithographic technique to create a dreamlike, atmospheric quality. The light appears to emanate from within the figure, casting the surrounding space into deep, textured shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist focuses on the expressive potential of the face. The eyes are large and upturned, conveying a sense of internal contemplation rather than physical suffering. By using a dense network of hatching and cross-hatching, Redon builds form through light and shadow, avoiding rigid outlines. This approach gives the subject a spectral, ethereal presence. The thorns are rendered with sharp, jagged marks that contrast with the softer, more diffused treatment of the skin and hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedon often sought to place the logic of the visible at the service of the invisible. In this work, the physical reality of the crown of thorns is secondary to the psychological state of the subject. The composition is tight, forcing the viewer to engage directly with the gaze of the figure. This print demonstrates Redon's ability to transform traditional religious iconography into a personal, evocative vision. His work from this decade shows a shift toward a more nuanced handling of tone, where the darkness is not merely an absence of light but a medium for mystery and introspection. The print remains a compelling example of how Symbolist artists utilised traditional printmaking methods to explore subjective experience and spiritual themes, moving beyond the literal representation of their subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/attraction-i-edvard-munch-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAttraction I - Edvard Munch — Edvard Munch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/arbeider-met-brandende-fakkel-en-opgeheven-vinger-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eArbeider met brandende fakkel en opgeheven vinger - Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst — Richard Roland Holst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Odilon Redon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829741359439,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829794115919,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829794148687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829794181455,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829794214223,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christus_Poster_CompositorV1_1789898309279.jpg?v=1789898690","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/christus-odilon-redon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}