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The Fall and Redemption of Man: Christ on the Cross

Albrecht Altdorfer

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black-and-white woodcut of a crucifixion scene. Jesus Christ is on the cross, naked with a halo around his head, nailed to the cross with his arms outstretched. He is positioned centrally, above a group of people. A woman in a long robe is kneeling on the ground on the right, her head covered and her body turned towards Jesus. Another woman stands to her left, also with a covered head, her body turned towards the kneeling woman. In the background, several people are standing, some with spears. There are trees, buildings, and a cloudy sky. The image has a border around it. The overall scene depicts a somber moment.

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615 × 893 px
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