The Descent from the Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460, 1460/1480

This is a drawing of a scene showing a figure being lowered from a cross. The image is detailed in a style resembling medieval woodcuts, with strong lines and a limited color palette. The scene includes several figures working together to bring down the central figure from the cross. One figure on the left is on a ladder assisting in the task, wearing a green hat. The other figures wear clothing with intricate patterns. The image is framed by a decorative border with floral motifs.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460
Date
1460/1480
Type
Print
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green
Dimensions
6.3 × 4.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a scene showing a figure being lowered from a cross. The image is detailed in a style resembling medieval woodcuts, with strong lines and a limited color palette. The scene includes several figures working together to bring down the central figure from the cross. One figure on the left is on a ladder assisting in the task, wearing a green hat. The other figures wear clothing with intricate patterns. The image is framed by a decorative border with floral motifs.

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460