The Defeat Of Darkness | Original Charcoal on Canvas

THE DEFEAT OF DARKNESS

Original charcoal artwork on BFK Rives wrapped panel depicting Christ crowned with thorns by contemporary artist Josh Hernandez.

The Defeat of Darkness captures the quiet and devastating moment where suffering and redemption meet. Christ stands beneath the weight of the crown of thorns, his body marked by sacrifice and his posture bowed beneath the gravity of what he carries. The shadows that surround him feel heavy and consuming, yet within that darkness the figure remains present and unbroken. The work reflects the paradox at the center of the gospel, where apparent defeat becomes the very place where darkness begins to lose its hold. In the stillness of the moment, suffering is not the end of the story but the threshold through which redemption enters the world.

Original Charcoal Artwork on BFK Rives Wrapped Panel

Charcoal on BFK Rives

14 x 11 x 1.5 inches

Each artwork is professionally sealed with a satin archival varnish that permanently fixes and protects the charcoal surface. This protective layer eliminates smudging and allows the work to be displayed without glass while preserving the depth and texture of the charcoal.

Framed in a metal floater frame. Frame is included with the artwork and arrives ready to hang.

Original artwork signed by Josh Hernandez (Mad Charcoal)

Includes a signed and wax-sealed certificate of authenticity. Guaranteed to arrive undamaged.

Shipped in wood crate.

To inquire, contact Stokley@madcharcoal.com or call or text 602.480.8432