Christ on the Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470, en o antes de 1470

The image depicts three figures. In the center, a figure is in a crucified position on a cross with arms outstretched. This figure wears a crown of thorns, dark hair falling to the shoulder, and a cloth around the waist. On the left, a figure stands with hands clasped in prayer, wearing a robe and a hooded cloak with closed eyes. On the right, a figure holds an open book, looking down, wearing robes with curly hair falling to the shoulders. All figures have halos around their heads. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures.

Artista: Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470
Fecha: en o antes de 1470
Tipo: Estampa
Técnica: woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, brown, and green on laid paper
Medidas: 20,7 × 13,8 cm
Colección: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia: Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image depicts three figures. In the center, a figure is in a crucified position on a cross with arms outstretched. This figure wears a crown of thorns, dark hair falling to the shoulder, and a cloth around the waist. On the left, a figure stands with hands clasped in prayer, wearing a robe and a hooded cloak with closed eyes. On the right, a figure holds an open book, looking down, wearing robes with curly hair falling to the shoulders. All figures have halos around their heads. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures.

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470