The Crucifixion

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, ca. 1490

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The scene features a figure on a cross, with a crown of thorns and a cloth around the waist, set against a backdrop of blue skies and greenery. Surrounding the central figure are several other figures dressed in robes, depicted with halos. The figures are wearing garments of varying colors including red, blue, and green. The painting is in a medieval woodcut style with bold outlines and a somewhat flat perspective.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Datering
ca. 1490
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored woodcut
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The scene features a figure on a cross, with a crown of thorns and a cloth around the waist, set against a backdrop of blue skies and greenery. Surrounding the central figure are several other figures dressed in robes, depicted with halos. The figures are wearing garments of varying colors including red, blue, and green. The painting is in a medieval woodcut style with bold outlines and a somewhat flat perspective.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490