Christ Bearing the Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498, c. 1500

This is a painting of a religious scene featuring floral and avian motifs. The image depicts a figure in a purple robe with a cross on their back, surrounded by other figures in colorful robes. The painting is enclosed within an ornate border featuring vibrant flowers and a bird. The floral motifs include red, blue, and white blossoms, with a small bird perched on a green vine at the bottom of the frame. The style is reminiscent of medieval European religious art, with earthy tones and gold accents throughout.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498
Date
c. 1500
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in mauve, red, blue, green, ochre, yellow, black, white, and gold, on vellum
Dimensions
13.3 × 9.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a religious scene featuring floral and avian motifs. The image depicts a figure in a purple robe with a cross on their back, surrounded by other figures in colorful robes. The painting is enclosed within an ornate border featuring vibrant flowers and a bird. The floral motifs include red, blue, and white blossoms, with a small bird perched on a green vine at the bottom of the frame. The style is reminiscent of medieval European religious art, with earthy tones and gold accents throughout.

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498