Christ on the Cross

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, c. 1500/1525

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene with a central figure on a cross and two figures standing on either side, all adorned with halos. The scene is set against a backdrop of clouds and greenery, with a skull and bones at the base of the cross. The figure on the right is holding a book or scroll, and all figures are draped in richly colored garments, primarily blue and red. The use of lines and colors is characteristic of woodcut prints, giving the artwork a textured and detailed appearance.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit
Date
c. 1500/1525
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut with gouache and gold leaf on laid paper
Dimensions
23.5 × 16.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene with a central figure on a cross and two figures standing on either side, all adorned with halos. The scene is set against a backdrop of clouds and greenery, with a skull and bones at the base of the cross. The figure on the right is holding a book or scroll, and all figures are draped in richly colored garments, primarily blue and red. The use of lines and colors is characteristic of woodcut prints, giving the artwork a textured and detailed appearance.

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit