Christ Nailed to the Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470, vers 1470/1480

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The image depicts several figures surrounding a crucified figure, with prominent use of red, green, and brown in their garments and the surrounding landscape. The background is filled with a patterned texture, creating a contrast with the figures in the foreground. A decorative border surrounds the entire scene, containing intricate patterns in a golden hue. The painting appears to have been created in a woodblock printing style.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470
Datation
vers 1470/1480
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green
Dimensions
6,3 × 4,9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The image depicts several figures surrounding a crucified figure, with prominent use of red, green, and brown in their garments and the surrounding landscape. The background is filled with a patterned texture, creating a contrast with the figures in the foreground. A decorative border surrounds the entire scene, containing intricate patterns in a golden hue. The painting appears to have been created in a woodblock printing style.

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470