Christus am Kreuz

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, 1485

The image shows three figures in various poses. In the center, a person is nailed to a cross in a crucifixion position, with a cloth around the waist, a crown of thorns, and a halo. To the left stands another person in a blue robe, and to the right stands a person in a reddish-brown garment. In the foreground, there are rocks, a skull, and green ground. The background features a gilded surface with ornamental patterns and a blue outline. Below the image is decorative text.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Datierung
1485
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
woodcut with gouache and gold leaf (incised and stamped) on vellum
Maße
32 × 19,8 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows three figures in various poses. In the center, a person is nailed to a cross in a crucifixion position, with a cloth around the waist, a crown of thorns, and a halo. To the left stands another person in a blue robe, and to the right stands a person in a reddish-brown garment. In the foreground, there are rocks, a skull, and green ground. The background features a gilded surface with ornamental patterns and a blue outline. Below the image is decorative text.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490