The Deposition

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, vers 1475

This is a painting of the deposition from the cross. The image features a figure being lowered from a cross by two other figures. The painting has a simple, illustrative style with bold outlines and flat areas of color. The figures are stylized with exaggerated expressions and simplified forms, wearing red garments against a muted background. The ground is decorated with simple floral patterns.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Datation
vers 1475
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
woodcut, hand-colored in orange-red, yellow, and green
Dimensions
8 × 6,5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a painting of the deposition from the cross. The image features a figure being lowered from a cross by two other figures. The painting has a simple, illustrative style with bold outlines and flat areas of color. The figures are stylized with exaggerated expressions and simplified forms, wearing red garments against a muted background. The ground is decorated with simple floral patterns.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480