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In a few of my Theology classes in both high school and undergrad, we discussed why Jesus was always depicted as wearing a loincloth type of garment after He was hung on the cross.

The Gospels support this theory:
MT 27:35 And when they had crucified him, they divided his clothes among themselves by casting lots.
MK 15:24 And they crucified him, and divided his clothes among them, casting lots to decide what each should take.
LK 23:34 Then Jesus said, "Father forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast lots to divide his clothing.
JN 19:23 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier. They also took his tunic; now the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from the top. So they said to one another, "Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see who will get it."
Note: Quotes from the NRSV of the Bible

I know this doesn't necessarily mean that Jesus was left with NO clothes, but it gives credence to the possibility that it is so.

I know this doesn't necessarily mean that Jesus was left with NO clothes, but it gives credence to the possibility that it is so.

The 'artiste' is not only a non-catholic, it is doubtful he ever read the Bible, much less any of the scriptural references you so graciously provided. Thank you for supporting the modicum of 'decency', albeit carved in stone.

I know this doesn't necessarily mean that Jesus was left with NO clothes, but it gives credence to the possibility that it is so.

It is in bad taste regardless of theological theory.

I know this doesn't necessarily mean that Jesus was left with NO clothes, but it gives credence to the possibility that it is so.

That may or may not be so. But there is an issue of modesty here. Notice that Christ's genitals are not visible in the image on the Shroud of Turin. If someone stripped me and killed me, I wouldn't want a sculpture of my naked body preserved for posterity.

I can understand leaving the statue of David naked since it doesn't represent any known person in particular, but not an image of our Savior.

Honestly. Just because our Lord Jesus hung naked on the cross doesn't mean it has to be depicted. I wonder if a fully exposed bare-breasted Mary suckling the baby Jesus isn't next in the offering. I wonder if that will be consider a "great work of art".

Fortunately us Protestants show a empty cross.