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The Small Passion: Christ Being Nailed to the Cross

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

A black and white woodcut print of Christ on a T-shaped beam; Christ's body is naked and his arms are outstretched, his head hangs to one side with eyes closed. A man wearing a cap and apron nails Christ's right hand to the beam. A man wearing full armor stands on the left. A man on the right holds Christ's left hand down on the beam. A crowd of about ten people surrounds the scene; some carry spears and shields. A basket with rope lies on the ground. A sword and tools are scattered on the ground. The image has a black border with a beige background.

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703 × 893 px
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