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Christ on the Cross

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene with two haloed figures. The image depicts a central figure on a cross, surrounded by two figures on either side. The central figure is painted with wounds and a crown of thorns. The surrounding figures are dressed in rich robes—one in blue and the other in red—standing on a green patch of ground. Their expressions seem solemn and contemplative.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1460
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in blue, orange, yellow, green, rose, gray, and tarnished silver leaf on laid paper
Dimensions
2661 × 3776 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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