Christ on the Cross

Frühe Holzschnitte, circa 1450/1460

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. The central figure is mounted on a cross with visible wounds depicted by red lines. Surrounding the central figure are several other figures with varied expressions and postures. The figures are dressed in different attire and headwear. The scene is set against a muted background with hints of green at the bottom. The drawing style is linear and contour-oriented with minimal shading and color accents mainly in earth tones and dull greens.
Artista
Frühe Holzschnitte
Datazione
circa 1450/1460
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut, hand-colored in brown lake, tan, green, and black
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. The central figure is mounted on a cross with visible wounds depicted by red lines. Surrounding the central figure are several other figures with varied expressions and postures. The figures are dressed in different attire and headwear. The scene is set against a muted background with hints of green at the bottom. The drawing style is linear and contour-oriented with minimal shading and color accents mainly in earth tones and dull greens.

Frühe Holzschnitte