Altar Cross with Stand

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Altar Cross with Stand by Hans Holbein the Elder depicts a gold-colored metal crucifix with a raised figure of Jesus Christ on it. The cross has a rectangular shape with a vertical inscription on the top section. Jesus Christ is nailed to the cross with his arms outstretched. He is wearing a loincloth. The cross sits on a decorative stand with four legs and an intricate design. The stand has a round base with a floral pattern. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray.