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Christ Nailed to the Cross

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The image depicts several figures surrounding a crucified figure, with prominent use of red, green, and brown in their garments and the surrounding landscape. The background is filled with a patterned texture, creating a contrast with the figures in the foreground. A decorative border surrounds the entire scene, containing intricate patterns in a golden hue. The painting appears to have been created in a woodblock printing style.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1470/1480
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green
Dimensions
2530 × 3254 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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