The Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563, ca. 1500

This is a painting of an ornate red cross surrounded by floral motifs and circular inscriptions. The painting features a vibrant red cross with four equal arms expanding outward, and behind it is a black background adorned with symmetrical floral designs in the corners. The floral motifs incorporate swirling leaves and blossoms. At the top, within the black background, there are two circular elements; inside these circles are the inscriptions "IHS" on the left and "MPA" on the right. The painting is bordered by a yellow frame with a blue outer edge. This is in the style of a stained glass design or religious iconography commonly seen in European religious art.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563
Datering
ca. 1500
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut, hand-colored in red, pink, and yellow
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a painting of an ornate red cross surrounded by floral motifs and circular inscriptions. The painting features a vibrant red cross with four equal arms expanding outward, and behind it is a black background adorned with symmetrical floral designs in the corners. The floral motifs incorporate swirling leaves and blossoms. At the top, within the black background, there are two circular elements; inside these circles are the inscriptions "IHS" on the left and "MPA" on the right. The painting is bordered by a yellow frame with a blue outer edge. This is in the style of a stained glass design or religious iconography commonly seen in European religious art.

Deutsche Grafik 1500–1563