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The Fall and Redemption of Man: Christ Bearing the Cross

Albrecht Altdorfer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image. Man in center of image wearing a crown of thorns on his head, a halo above his head; wearing a loincloth; right arm extended behind him holding a cross; bent over at waist; body facing right; head turned to look over left shoulder; left arm across his body. The man standing to his right is wearing a brimmed hat with a halo above his head; tunic and leggings; sword in right hand. Multiple people around and behind them, some wearing helmets; some wearing hats; some with haloes; some holding spears; some holding swords; some holding shields. Archway in background; wall behind archway; bright area beyond wall and archway. Small square in top right corner contains capital letter "A" and a capital letter "T". The image shows detailed lines used to create shading. The image is framed by a thin border.

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608 × 893 px
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