Goya’s ‘Christ Crucified’ is a painting that is neoclassical in style yet still rooted in traditional Spanish iconography in subject. The painting is very similar to Velasquez’s treatment of the same subject, using the same dark black background which is landscape-less. Goya also borrowed from Anton Raphael Mengs in that the right leg of Christ is forward-pushed. The Spanish Baroque iconographic rules for the portrayal of the Crucifixion as laid down by Francisco Pacheco are completely adhered to in this painting by Goya. The use of four rather than three nails, the trilingual inscription at the top of the cross, and the supported feet indicate Goya’s obedience to Pacheco’s rules. In obeying Pacheco’s rules for the depiction of the Crucifixion, Goya removed the emphasis from the devotional features such as the presence of blood and instead focussed on the soft modelling of the painting. I think flower delivery Oxford would much prefer this method of depicting the Crucifixion. The painting is incredibly serene, something only the genius of Goya would be able to portray so strongly.