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Dalí was born Figueres, Spain.
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Dalí studied at the San Fernando Academy of Arts in Madrid for four years until he was expelled for causing unrest.
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Dalí started out with style of realism, which is portrayed in this painting.
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The painting, which portrays many melting watches, is a rejection of time as a solid and deterministic influence.
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Dalí married the love of his life, Gala, in a secret, civil ceremony.
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This painting included a double image, which was a common aspect to many of Dalí's paintings.
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Dalí and Gala escaped World War II by moving to the United States, where they lived for eight years.
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Dalí was fascinated with the Crucifixion and constantly painted different depictions of the scene.
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Dalí died at the age of 84 due to heart failure.
