The Crucifixion

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498, c. 1490/1500

The image depicts three figures in a religious scene. The central figure is on a wooden cross, with a crown of thorns, a halo behind the head, expressive facial features, a beard, and long hair. The body is covered with a cloth around the waist. To the left, a figure stands in a blue robe with arms crossed and a halo. To the right, another figure in a green garment and red cloak reaches out towards the central figure, holding a book, and with a halo. The background is a blue sky, with green ground, stones, and a skull underfoot. There is a scroll with lettering above the figures and additional text at the bottom.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498
Date
c. 1490/1500
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored, on vellum
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts three figures in a religious scene. The central figure is on a wooden cross, with a crown of thorns, a halo behind the head, expressive facial features, a beard, and long hair. The body is covered with a cloth around the waist. To the left, a figure stands in a blue robe with arms crossed and a halo. To the right, another figure in a green garment and red cloak reaches out towards the central figure, holding a book, and with a halo. The background is a blue sky, with green ground, stones, and a skull underfoot. There is a scroll with lettering above the figures and additional text at the bottom.

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498