Die Kreuzigung

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498, um 1490/1500

The image depicts three figures in a religious scene. The central figure is on a wooden cross, with a crown of thorns, a halo behind the head, expressive facial features, a beard, and long hair. The body is covered with a cloth around the waist. To the left, a figure stands in a blue robe with arms crossed and a halo. To the right, another figure in a green garment and red cloak reaches out towards the central figure, holding a book, and with a halo. The background is a blue sky, with green ground, stones, and a skull underfoot. There is a scroll with lettering above the figures and additional text at the bottom.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498
Datierung
um 1490/1500
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
woodcut, hand-colored, on vellum
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image depicts three figures in a religious scene. The central figure is on a wooden cross, with a crown of thorns, a halo behind the head, expressive facial features, a beard, and long hair. The body is covered with a cloth around the waist. To the left, a figure stands in a blue robe with arms crossed and a halo. To the right, another figure in a green garment and red cloak reaches out towards the central figure, holding a book, and with a halo. The background is a blue sky, with green ground, stones, and a skull underfoot. There is a scroll with lettering above the figures and additional text at the bottom.

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498