The Passion: The Crucifixion

Lucas van Leyden

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image of a crucifixion scene. The central figure is a shirtless man with long hair and a crown on his head, nailed to a cross. The man's arms are stretched out to the sides, with fists clenched. His body is positioned on a wooden cross with a sign at the top that reads "INRI". The man's facial expression appears to be one of pain or suffering. There are several people around the cross. On the left side of the image, there is a woman wearing a head covering and a man with his back to the viewer, wearing a robe. On the right side of the image, there are two men, one wearing a helmet and holding a spear, and the other holding a staff. The background of the image features horizontal lines suggesting a wall or other structure. The overall mood of the image appears to be somber and reflective. The title of the piece is "The Passion: The Crucifixion" and it was created by Lucas van Leyden.