Genealogical Tree of Christ

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, vers 1470

This is a drawing of a religious scene with a crucifixion at the center. The drawing depicts a central figure on a cross, surrounded by two angels dressed in red robes positioned near the top corners of the image. Below the cross are two figures sitting and holding books, one on each side. The scene is set outdoors, indicated by leaves or tree-like elements at various points in the image. The composition is rendered in a simple yet expressive manner that emphasizes the central crucifixion and the figures surrounding it.

Artiste: Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Datation: vers 1470
Catégorie: Estampe
Technique: woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, green, and brown
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of a religious scene with a crucifixion at the center. The drawing depicts a central figure on a cross, surrounded by two angels dressed in red robes positioned near the top corners of the image. Below the cross are two figures sitting and holding books, one on each side. The scene is set outdoors, indicated by leaves or tree-like elements at various points in the image. The composition is rendered in a simple yet expressive manner that emphasizes the central crucifixion and the figures surrounding it.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480