Christ on the Cross

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, circa 1500/1525

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene with a central figure on a cross and two figures standing on either side, all adorned with halos. The scene is set against a backdrop of clouds and greenery, with a skull and bones at the base of the cross. The figure on the right is holding a book or scroll, and all figures are draped in richly colored garments, primarily blue and red. The use of lines and colors is characteristic of woodcut prints, giving the artwork a textured and detailed appearance.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit
Datazione
circa 1500/1525
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut with gouache and gold leaf on laid paper
Dimensioni
23,5 × 16,8 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene with a central figure on a cross and two figures standing on either side, all adorned with halos. The scene is set against a backdrop of clouds and greenery, with a skull and bones at the base of the cross. The figure on the right is holding a book or scroll, and all figures are draped in richly colored garments, primarily blue and red. The use of lines and colors is characteristic of woodcut prints, giving the artwork a textured and detailed appearance.

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit