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Christ Falling Under the Weight of the Cross

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man lying on the ground on his left side, with both arms extended forward. He has closed eyes, a beard, and long brown hair. He wears a crown of thorny branches and a halo, and is clothed in a robe. His bare feet and marks on his hands and feet are visible. A wooden cross partially rests on his shoulder. The background is a plain, beige surface with green areas. In the top corners are two scrolls with text in gothic script.

Artwork Details

Date
1480/1490
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in yellow ochre, tan, green, and red
Dimensions
4698 × 3178 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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