Christ Falling Under the Weight of the Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, 1480/1490

The image depicts a man lying on the ground on his left side, with both arms extended forward. He has closed eyes, a beard, and long brown hair. He wears a crown of thorny branches and a halo, and is clothed in a robe. His bare feet and marks on his hands and feet are visible. A wooden cross partially rests on his shoulder. The background is a plain, beige surface with green areas. In the top corners are two scrolls with text in gothic script.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Fecha
1480/1490
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
woodcut, hand-colored in yellow ochre, tan, green, and red
Medidas
12,6 × 18,8 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image depicts a man lying on the ground on his left side, with both arms extended forward. He has closed eyes, a beard, and long brown hair. He wears a crown of thorny branches and a halo, and is clothed in a robe. His bare feet and marks on his hands and feet are visible. A wooden cross partially rests on his shoulder. The background is a plain, beige surface with green areas. In the top corners are two scrolls with text in gothic script.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480