The Crucifixion

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, vers 1490

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The scene features a figure on a cross, with a crown of thorns and a cloth around the waist, set against a backdrop of blue skies and greenery. Surrounding the central figure are several other figures dressed in robes, depicted with halos. The figures are wearing garments of varying colors including red, blue, and green. The painting is in a medieval woodcut style with bold outlines and a somewhat flat perspective.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Datation
vers 1490
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
hand-colored woodcut
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The scene features a figure on a cross, with a crown of thorns and a cloth around the waist, set against a backdrop of blue skies and greenery. Surrounding the central figure are several other figures dressed in robes, depicted with halos. The figures are wearing garments of varying colors including red, blue, and green. The painting is in a medieval woodcut style with bold outlines and a somewhat flat perspective.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490