Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John

Hans Burgkmair I

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts three figures. The central figure is on a cross, with arms outstretched. He has long dark hair, a beard, and wears a crown of thorns and cloth. On each side of the cross, there is another figure. The figure on the left has their head tilted down, wearing a robe with a veil. The figure on the right has golden curly hair, a tunic, and a cloak. Both figures have halos. The background shows abstract patterns suggesting the sky and hills in blue and white. At the bottom, there is a line of Latin text.