A solitary figure of Christ hangs on the cross at the center of the composition, his arms stretched wide and his head bowed to the right. Blood streams from the wounds in his hands, feet, and side, staining his pale skin and the rough wood of the cross. A white cloth is wrapped around his waist, its folds rendered with soft, luminous highlights that contrast with the dark, stormy sky behind him.

The background is dominated by heavy clouds and a darkened sky, with a dim red sun or moon partially obscured in the upper left, heightening the drama of the scene. On the left, a rocky outcrop rises from the ground, its jagged forms and sparse greenery painted with swift, textured brushwork. The light falls most strongly on Christ’s torso and face, emphasizing the tension in his muscles and the anguish in his closed eyes and parted lips.

The brushwork is energetic and expressive, especially in the rendering of flesh and hair, where loose strokes convey both the physical suffering and spiritual gravity of the moment. The composition is vertically oriented, with the cross rising straight up from the rocky ground and Christ’s body forming a strong diagonal, leading the gaze from his outstretched hands to his feet. Small details, such as the nails in Christ’s hands and feet and the subtle shadows cast by his limbs, add to the realism and immediacy of the scene.

The colour palette is dominated by somber blues, greys, and browns, punctuated by the white of the cloth and the red of Christ’s wounds.