Christ on the Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470, in or before 1470

The image depicts three figures. In the center, a figure is in a crucified position on a cross with arms outstretched. This figure wears a crown of thorns, dark hair falling to the shoulder, and a cloth around the waist. On the left, a figure stands with hands clasped in prayer, wearing a robe and a hooded cloak with closed eyes. On the right, a figure holds an open book, looking down, wearing robes with curly hair falling to the shoulders. All figures have halos around their heads. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470
Date
in or before 1470
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, brown, and green on laid paper
Dimensions
20.7 × 13.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts three figures. In the center, a figure is in a crucified position on a cross with arms outstretched. This figure wears a crown of thorns, dark hair falling to the shoulder, and a cloth around the waist. On the left, a figure stands with hands clasped in prayer, wearing a robe and a hooded cloak with closed eyes. On the right, a figure holds an open book, looking down, wearing robes with curly hair falling to the shoulders. All figures have halos around their heads. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures.

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470