The Deposition

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, ca. 1475

This is a painting of the deposition from the cross. The image features a figure being lowered from a cross by two other figures. The painting has a simple, illustrative style with bold outlines and flat areas of color. The figures are stylized with exaggerated expressions and simplified forms, wearing red garments against a muted background. The ground is decorated with simple floral patterns.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Datering
ca. 1475
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut, hand-colored in orange-red, yellow, and green
Afmetingen
8 × 6,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a painting of the deposition from the cross. The image features a figure being lowered from a cross by two other figures. The painting has a simple, illustrative style with bold outlines and flat areas of color. The figures are stylized with exaggerated expressions and simplified forms, wearing red garments against a muted background. The ground is decorated with simple floral patterns.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480