Christ Carrying the Cross

Albrecht Altdorfer, kb. 1513

The image shows a group of armored figures in front of a fortress. The figures are gathered around a large arched doorway with spiked and barred gates. Some of the figures are in dynamic poses, holding swords or staffs. The background includes a brick structure, adding to the fortress setting. The drawing is in black and white with detailed line work.
Művész
Albrecht Altdorfer
Datálás
kb. 1513
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
woodcut on laid paper
Méretek
7,2 × 4,8 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

The image shows a group of armored figures in front of a fortress. The figures are gathered around a large arched doorway with spiked and barred gates. Some of the figures are in dynamic poses, holding swords or staffs. The background includes a brick structure, adding to the fortress setting. The drawing is in black and white with detailed line work.

Albrecht Altdorfer