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Christ on the Cross between Mary and John

Hans Burgkmair

Cleveland Museum of Art

A crucifixion scene with Christ on the cross, flanked by two figures. The central figure, Christ, is shirtless, wearing a crown of thorns and a white loincloth, nailed to a wooden cross with a sign on top. His arms are outstretched, and blood drips from his hands and head. He has a gaunt expression with sunken eyes. To the left stands a woman, likely Mary, veiled and wearing a long robe, her head covered by a halo, her hands clasped. To the right stands a man, likely John, with long, curly blond hair, wearing a green tunic and a brown robe, his right hand raised in a gesture, a halo around his head. The background features a blue sky with white clouds and a landscape with hills. The image has a border and a text at the bottom in an old language.

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573 × 893 px
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