This is a drawing of a religious scene. The image features various figures with halos surrounding a central crucifixion, backgrounded by a crucified figure on a cross. Angels are depicted in the upper portion, positioned above a figure with a staff who appears to be engaging with demon-like creatures below. Scrolls with gothic text are included throughout the scene. The detailed line work and stylization resemble medieval woodcuts, emphasizing a spiritual confrontation likely symbolic of the struggle between good and evil.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1470/1475
- Medium
- woodcut with hand coloring on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3388 × 4569 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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