Christ Nailed to the Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470, c. 1470/1480

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The image depicts several figures surrounding a crucified figure, with prominent use of red, green, and brown in their garments and the surrounding landscape. The background is filled with a patterned texture, creating a contrast with the figures in the foreground. A decorative border surrounds the entire scene, containing intricate patterns in a golden hue. The painting appears to have been created in a woodblock printing style.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470
Date
c. 1470/1480
Type
Print
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green
Dimensions
6.3 × 4.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The image depicts several figures surrounding a crucified figure, with prominent use of red, green, and brown in their garments and the surrounding landscape. The background is filled with a patterned texture, creating a contrast with the figures in the foreground. A decorative border surrounds the entire scene, containing intricate patterns in a golden hue. The painting appears to have been created in a woodblock printing style.

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470