Christ on the Cross

Frühe Holzschnitte, hacia 1450/1460

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. The central figure is mounted on a cross with visible wounds depicted by red lines. Surrounding the central figure are several other figures with varied expressions and postures. The figures are dressed in different attire and headwear. The scene is set against a muted background with hints of green at the bottom. The drawing style is linear and contour-oriented with minimal shading and color accents mainly in earth tones and dull greens.
Artista
Frühe Holzschnitte
Fecha
hacia 1450/1460
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
woodcut, hand-colored in brown lake, tan, green, and black
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. The central figure is mounted on a cross with visible wounds depicted by red lines. Surrounding the central figure are several other figures with varied expressions and postures. The figures are dressed in different attire and headwear. The scene is set against a muted background with hints of green at the bottom. The drawing style is linear and contour-oriented with minimal shading and color accents mainly in earth tones and dull greens.

Frühe Holzschnitte