Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498, 1493

This is a painting depicting the crucifixion. The central figure is on a cross and has wounds with blood flowing. Two figures with halos stand at the base of the cross, one in a nun's habit and the other in red and green robes. The ground is scattered with bones and a skull. The art style features outlined figures with bold colors and a simplified design, characteristic of medieval religious illustrations. It is reminiscent of medieval woodcuts or religious iconography from the late Middle Ages.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498
Datation
1493
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
color woodcut printed from five blocks on vellum, hand-colored with gouache
Dimensions
8 3/4 × 5 1/2 in. (22,2 × 14 cm)
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a painting depicting the crucifixion. The central figure is on a cross and has wounds with blood flowing. Two figures with halos stand at the base of the cross, one in a nun's habit and the other in red and green robes. The ground is scattered with bones and a skull. The art style features outlined figures with bold colors and a simplified design, characteristic of medieval religious illustrations. It is reminiscent of medieval woodcuts or religious iconography from the late Middle Ages.

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498