The Crucifixion

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498, circa 1490/1500

The image depicts three figures in a religious scene. The central figure is on a wooden cross, with a crown of thorns, a halo behind the head, expressive facial features, a beard, and long hair. The body is covered with a cloth around the waist. To the left, a figure stands in a blue robe with arms crossed and a halo. To the right, another figure in a green garment and red cloak reaches out towards the central figure, holding a book, and with a halo. The background is a blue sky, with green ground, stones, and a skull underfoot. There is a scroll with lettering above the figures and additional text at the bottom.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498
Datazione
circa 1490/1500
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut, hand-colored, on vellum
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image depicts three figures in a religious scene. The central figure is on a wooden cross, with a crown of thorns, a halo behind the head, expressive facial features, a beard, and long hair. The body is covered with a cloth around the waist. To the left, a figure stands in a blue robe with arms crossed and a halo. To the right, another figure in a green garment and red cloak reaches out towards the central figure, holding a book, and with a halo. The background is a blue sky, with green ground, stones, and a skull underfoot. There is a scroll with lettering above the figures and additional text at the bottom.

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498