Raising the Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, c. 1490

This is a painting of several figures surrounding a wooden cross. The figures are depicted actively moving the cross, which appears heavy and tilted. They are dressed in colorful garments, with one figure wearing a hat with feathers. The faces of the figures are expressive and bold. The scene is set against a partly clear, blue sky with greenery in the background. This painting resembles medieval woodcut illustrations and is in the style of Albrecht Dürer.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Date
c. 1490
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored woodcut
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of several figures surrounding a wooden cross. The figures are depicted actively moving the cross, which appears heavy and tilted. They are dressed in colorful garments, with one figure wearing a hat with feathers. The faces of the figures are expressive and bold. The scene is set against a partly clear, blue sky with greenery in the background. This painting resembles medieval woodcut illustrations and is in the style of Albrecht Dürer.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490