Black and white woodcut print depicting Christ being carried to heaven by angels. Christ is centered at the top with arms outstretched and a halo around his head. Rays of light emanate from behind Christ. Angels carry Christ upwards on a triangular drapery. Multiple cherubs are present throughout the image, some sitting on clouds and others flying. The cherubs are positioned around and below Christ. The background features clouds on the left and right sides. The clouds are denser on the right side. The entire scene is framed by a thin border. The image is rendered in a detailed, highly textured style with many lines. The artwork is attributed to Hans Baldung and titled "Christ Carried to Heaven by Angels".
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 637 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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