Tolle, Tolle, Crucifige Eum!
This work of art is from the Biblia Sacra suite by Salavador Dali. The Biblia Sacra, illustrated by Salvador Dali was commissioned by Dali’s good friend, Giuseppe Albaretto. Albaretto’s interest in securing the commission from Dali was to lead the artist to God. He believed that studying the Bible, Dali would once again be drawn to the Christian faith, fearing that through the influence of Dali’s wife, Gala, the artist was risking his spiritual redemption.
This particular piece is titled, “Tolle, tolle, crucifige eum,” taken from John 19:15, “They cried out, “Away with him, away with him, crucify him!”