Christ on the Cross
Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, ca. 1500/1525
- Kunstenaar
- Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit
- Datering
- ca. 1500/1525
- Soort
- Prent
- Techniek
- woodcut with gouache and gold leaf on laid paper
- Afmetingen
- 23,5 × 16,8 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
This is a painting of a crucifixion scene with a central figure on a cross and two figures standing on either side, all adorned with halos. The scene is set against a backdrop of clouds and greenery, with a skull and bones at the base of the cross. The figure on the right is holding a book or scroll, and all figures are draped in richly colored garments, primarily blue and red. The use of lines and colors is characteristic of woodcut prints, giving the artwork a textured and detailed appearance.