Christ on the Cross Between the Virgin and Saint John

Lucas Cranach der Ältere, c. 1502

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene with a religious figure on the cross, flanked by two figures in prayerful poses. The central figure is depicted with a halo and an inscription above the cross. The two figures on either side are wearing long robes, also with halos. The background features a city with architectural elements like towers and a landscape of hills and trees. The ground is adorned with what appear to be bones or stones.

Artist: Lucas Cranach der Ältere
Date: c. 1502
Type: Print
Medium: hand-colored woodcut on vellum
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene with a religious figure on the cross, flanked by two figures in prayerful poses. The central figure is depicted with a halo and an inscription above the cross. The two figures on either side are wearing long robes, also with halos. The background features a city with architectural elements like towers and a landscape of hills and trees. The ground is adorned with what appear to be bones or stones.

Lucas Cranach der Ältere