Descent from the Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, circa 1490

The image shows a group of individuals engaged in a scene where a central figure with a crown of thorns is being lowered from a cross. The central figure, with long hair and a beard, is being supported by a man climbing down a ladder. Two other figures are also present, one in a red garment and a blue headscarf, and another cloaked in blue with a halo. The background includes a blue sky and trees.

Artista: Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Datazione: circa 1490
Tipologia: Stampa
Tecnica: hand-colored woodcut
Collezione: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza: Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a group of individuals engaged in a scene where a central figure with a crown of thorns is being lowered from a cross. The central figure, with long hair and a beard, is being supported by a man climbing down a ladder. Two other figures are also present, one in a red garment and a blue headscarf, and another cloaked in blue with a halo. The background includes a blue sky and trees.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490