Genealogical Tree of Christ

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, c. 1470

This is a drawing of a religious scene with a crucifixion at the center. The drawing depicts a central figure on a cross, surrounded by two angels dressed in red robes positioned near the top corners of the image. Below the cross are two figures sitting and holding books, one on each side. The scene is set outdoors, indicated by leaves or tree-like elements at various points in the image. The composition is rendered in a simple yet expressive manner that emphasizes the central crucifixion and the figures surrounding it.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Date
c. 1470
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, green, and brown
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a religious scene with a crucifixion at the center. The drawing depicts a central figure on a cross, surrounded by two angels dressed in red robes positioned near the top corners of the image. Below the cross are two figures sitting and holding books, one on each side. The scene is set outdoors, indicated by leaves or tree-like elements at various points in the image. The composition is rendered in a simple yet expressive manner that emphasizes the central crucifixion and the figures surrounding it.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480