Christ on the Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563, begin 16e eeuw

The image features three individuals shown from mid-thigh to the head. In the center, a man is hanging on a wooden crucifix with long brown hair and a beard. He wears a crown of green foliage and a cloth around his waist. Flanking him are two figures. On the left, a woman stands with hands clasped in prayer, wearing a pink robe, blue mantle, and a veil. She has a halo. On the right, a man in a green robe and red cloak stands with a halo, looking towards the center figure. The background is blue with plants, and a decorative frame surrounds the scene with floral patterns. Below is text with decorative scrollwork.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563
Datering
begin 16e eeuw
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut, hand-colored in red, blue, green, brown, orange-red, and gold, on vellum
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image features three individuals shown from mid-thigh to the head. In the center, a man is hanging on a wooden crucifix with long brown hair and a beard. He wears a crown of green foliage and a cloth around his waist. Flanking him are two figures. On the left, a woman stands with hands clasped in prayer, wearing a pink robe, blue mantle, and a veil. She has a halo. On the right, a man in a green robe and red cloak stands with a halo, looking towards the center figure. The background is blue with plants, and a decorative frame surrounds the scene with floral patterns. Below is text with decorative scrollwork.

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563