Christus am Kreuz

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470, spätestens 1470

The image depicts three figures. In the center, a figure is in a crucified position on a cross with arms outstretched. This figure wears a crown of thorns, dark hair falling to the shoulder, and a cloth around the waist. On the left, a figure stands with hands clasped in prayer, wearing a robe and a hooded cloak with closed eyes. On the right, a figure holds an open book, looking down, wearing robes with curly hair falling to the shoulders. All figures have halos around their heads. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470
Datierung
spätestens 1470
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, brown, and green on laid paper
Maße
20,7 × 13,8 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image depicts three figures. In the center, a figure is in a crucified position on a cross with arms outstretched. This figure wears a crown of thorns, dark hair falling to the shoulder, and a cloth around the waist. On the left, a figure stands with hands clasped in prayer, wearing a robe and a hooded cloak with closed eyes. On the right, a figure holds an open book, looking down, wearing robes with curly hair falling to the shoulders. All figures have halos around their heads. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures.

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470