Christ between the Two Malefactors (The Coup de Lance) by Louis Farasyn. A dynamic oil painting depicting the crucifixion with a Roman soldier on horseback piercing Christ's side with a spear while mourners gather below.

Christ between the Two Malefactors (The Coup de Lance)

Louis Farasyn

1875 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A powerful and dramatic 19th-century interpretation of the crucifixion, capturing the intensity of the 'Coup de Lance'.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Library · Study · Dining Room
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Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold

About the piece

Created in 1875 by Louis Farasyn, this oil on canvas painting vividly depicts the biblical scene of Christ between the two thieves. The composition is defined by the dramatic action of the Roman soldier piercing Christ's side, contrasted with the grief of the figures gathered at the foot of the cross, reflecting the technical mastery and emotional depth of 19th-century European religious art.

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