The Crucifixion

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, c. 1490

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The scene features a figure on a cross, with a crown of thorns and a cloth around the waist, set against a backdrop of blue skies and greenery. Surrounding the central figure are several other figures dressed in robes, depicted with halos. The figures are wearing garments of varying colors including red, blue, and green. The painting is in a medieval woodcut style with bold outlines and a somewhat flat perspective.
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 a crucifixion scene. The scene features a figure on a cross, with a crown of thorns and a cloth around the waist, set against a backdrop of blue skies and greenery. Surrounding the central figure are several other figures dressed in robes, depicted with halos. The figures are wearing garments of varying colors including red, blue, and green. The painting is in a medieval woodcut style with bold outlines and a somewhat flat perspective.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490