The Last Agony of the Dying Man

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, c. 1470/1475

This is a drawing of a religious scene. The image features various figures with halos surrounding a central crucifixion, backgrounded by a crucified figure on a cross. Angels are depicted in the upper portion, positioned above a figure with a staff who appears to be engaging with demon-like creatures below. Scrolls with gothic text are included throughout the scene. The detailed line work and stylization resemble medieval woodcuts, emphasizing a spiritual confrontation likely symbolic of the struggle between good and evil.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Date
c. 1470/1475
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
22.5 × 16.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a religious scene. The image features various figures with halos surrounding a central crucifixion, backgrounded by a crucified figure on a cross. Angels are depicted in the upper portion, positioned above a figure with a staff who appears to be engaging with demon-like creatures below. Scrolls with gothic text are included throughout the scene. The detailed line work and stylization resemble medieval woodcuts, emphasizing a spiritual confrontation likely symbolic of the struggle between good and evil.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480