Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563,

The image depicts three figures. The central figure is on a cross, with arms outstretched. He has long dark hair, a beard, and wears a crown of thorns and cloth. On each side of the cross, there is another figure. The figure on the left has their head tilted down, wearing a robe with a veil. The figure on the right has golden curly hair, a tunic, and a cloak. Both figures have halos. The background shows abstract patterns suggesting the sky and hills in blue and white. At the bottom, there is a line of Latin text.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563
Soort
Prent
Techniek
colored woodcut on vellum
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image depicts three figures. The central figure is on a cross, with arms outstretched. He has long dark hair, a beard, and wears a crown of thorns and cloth. On each side of the cross, there is another figure. The figure on the left has their head tilted down, wearing a robe with a veil. The figure on the right has golden curly hair, a tunic, and a cloak. Both figures have halos. The background shows abstract patterns suggesting the sky and hills in blue and white. At the bottom, there is a line of Latin text.

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563