This work aims to interpret the iconogarphy artists of the past, but with my twist. Jesus is shown naked since there was no intention to preserve his dignity in a crucifixion. His cross has a shape that some believe was in use at the time. Physically he is drawn & emaciated from his suffering, as he was sometimes portrayed in Renaissance art. The gold leaf is cut at various locations & oozes blood, hence the title 'Blood Icon'.