This painting of an iconic image of Jesus Christ in his last hours on the cross was completed in 1940 by local artist Leon Lippert. His use of gauche and the choice to paint the image as if it was created through mosaic make the work unique.
Leon emigrated from the tiny village of Sailauf, Germany at the age of 17, and settled in the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky area in 1885. He attended the Art Academy of Cincinnati. He painted from his own studio in Cincinnati for more than 60 years. Known for portraitures, he was also a renowned landscape artist. He was also called upon to do numerous works for area churches. He was the father of three with wife Wilhelmina. He painted until his death at age 84.
This painting was donated to the Museum by Leon’s grandson who felt it needed to be a part of this collection.
Leon emigrated from the tiny village of Sailauf, Germany at the age of 17, and settled in the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky area in 1885. He attended the Art Academy of Cincinnati. He painted from his own studio in Cincinnati for more than 60 years. Known for portraitures, he was also a renowned landscape artist. He was also called upon to do numerous works for area churches. He was the father of three with wife Wilhelmina. He painted until his death at age 84.
This painting was donated to the Museum by Leon’s grandson who felt it needed to be a part of this collection.
