Christ on the Cross

Frühe Holzschnitte, c. 1450/1460

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. The central figure is mounted on a cross with visible wounds depicted by red lines. Surrounding the central figure are several other figures with varied expressions and postures. The figures are dressed in different attire and headwear. The scene is set against a muted background with hints of green at the bottom. The drawing style is linear and contour-oriented with minimal shading and color accents mainly in earth tones and dull greens.

Artist: Frühe Holzschnitte
Date: c. 1450/1460
Type: Print
Medium: woodcut, hand-colored in brown lake, tan, green, and black
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. The central figure is mounted on a cross with visible wounds depicted by red lines. Surrounding the central figure are several other figures with varied expressions and postures. The figures are dressed in different attire and headwear. The scene is set against a muted background with hints of green at the bottom. The drawing style is linear and contour-oriented with minimal shading and color accents mainly in earth tones and dull greens.

Frühe Holzschnitte