Raising the Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, hacia 1490

This is a painting of several figures surrounding a wooden cross. The figures are depicted actively moving the cross, which appears heavy and tilted. They are dressed in colorful garments, with one figure wearing a hat with feathers. The faces of the figures are expressive and bold. The scene is set against a partly clear, blue sky with greenery in the background. This painting resembles medieval woodcut illustrations and is in the style of Albrecht Dürer.
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 several figures surrounding a wooden cross. The figures are depicted actively moving the cross, which appears heavy and tilted. They are dressed in colorful garments, with one figure wearing a hat with feathers. The faces of the figures are expressive and bold. The scene is set against a partly clear, blue sky with greenery in the background. This painting resembles medieval woodcut illustrations and is in the style of Albrecht Dürer.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490