Christ Nailed to the Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, hacia 1490

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The image depicts a figure on a cross with two other figures on either side. The central figure is depicted in a loincloth with a halo behind their head. On the left, another figure is holding a hammer or similar tool. The colors are bright and the outlines are distinct, with the background consisting of a grassy landscape and a blue sky with swirling clouds. The style is reminiscent of medieval woodcuts.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Fecha
hacia 1490
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
hand-colored woodcut
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The image depicts a figure on a cross with two other figures on either side. The central figure is depicted in a loincloth with a halo behind their head. On the left, another figure is holding a hammer or similar tool. The colors are bright and the outlines are distinct, with the background consisting of a grassy landscape and a blue sky with swirling clouds. The style is reminiscent of medieval woodcuts.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490