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Christ on the Cross

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. The central figure is mounted on a cross with visible wounds depicted by red lines. Surrounding the central figure are several other figures with varied expressions and postures. The figures are dressed in different attire and headwear. The scene is set against a muted background with hints of green at the bottom. The drawing style is linear and contour-oriented with minimal shading and color accents mainly in earth tones and dull greens.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1450/1460
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in brown lake, tan, green, and black
Dimensions
3354 × 4535 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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