Christ on the Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498, hacia 1490

The image depicts three figures around a crucifixion scene. The central figure is nailed to the cross with arms outstretched, wearing a crown of thorns and a cloth around the waist. To the left, a woman stands with her hands clasped, wearing a blue robe and a white headdress. On the right, a young man with long hair stands in a red robe over a gray tunic, with his hands clasped. The background shows a simple landscape with hills and a muted blue sky. Near the base of the cross, there are skull and bones.

Artista: Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498
Fecha: hacia 1490
Tipo: Estampa
Técnica: hand-colored woodcut on vellum
Colección: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia: Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image depicts three figures around a crucifixion scene. The central figure is nailed to the cross with arms outstretched, wearing a crown of thorns and a cloth around the waist. To the left, a woman stands with her hands clasped, wearing a blue robe and a white headdress. On the right, a young man with long hair stands in a red robe over a gray tunic, with his hands clasped. The background shows a simple landscape with hills and a muted blue sky. Near the base of the cross, there are skull and bones.

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498