Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498, 1493

This is a painting depicting the crucifixion. The central figure is on a cross and has wounds with blood flowing. Two figures with halos stand at the base of the cross, one in a nun's habit and the other in red and green robes. The ground is scattered with bones and a skull. The art style features outlined figures with bold colors and a simplified design, characteristic of medieval religious illustrations. It is reminiscent of medieval woodcuts or religious iconography from the late Middle Ages.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498
Date
1493
Type
Print
Medium
color woodcut printed from five blocks on vellum, hand-colored with gouache
Dimensions
8 3/4 × 5 1/2 in. (22.2 × 14 cm)
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting depicting the crucifixion. The central figure is on a cross and has wounds with blood flowing. Two figures with halos stand at the base of the cross, one in a nun's habit and the other in red and green robes. The ground is scattered with bones and a skull. The art style features outlined figures with bold colors and a simplified design, characteristic of medieval religious illustrations. It is reminiscent of medieval woodcuts or religious iconography from the late Middle Ages.

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498