The Crucifixion with Saint Mary Magdalene

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, c. 1490

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene with a city backdrop. The image shows a crucifix with a figure on it, displaying nail marks on the hands and feet. Around the crucifix are several figures in different postures, dressed in period garments. The city skyline in the background features buildings and towers under a blue sky. The artwork uses vivid colors and detailed linework to depict the landscape and scene. The style resembles that of a Renaissance artist focused on religious themes.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Date
c. 1490
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored woodcut on vellum
Dimensions
27.4 × 18.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene with a city backdrop. The image shows a crucifix with a figure on it, displaying nail marks on the hands and feet. Around the crucifix are several figures in different postures, dressed in period garments. The city skyline in the background features buildings and towers under a blue sky. The artwork uses vivid colors and detailed linework to depict the landscape and scene. The style resembles that of a Renaissance artist focused on religious themes.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490