Christ on the Cross

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three figures, each with their full bodies displayed. In the center, a person is on a cross with outstretched arms, a beard, long hair, wearing a green headband, a dark halo, and clothing around the waist. To the left, another person looks upward, wearing a blue cloak, white inner head covering, red undergarment, and a dark halo. To the right, a third person stands with hands clasped, wearing a brown and beige garment, curly blonde hair, and a faint halo. The background includes a blue sky and a wooden plank marked with inscribed letters. A red frame borders the scene, with green ground beneath their feet.