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Christ on the Cross with a Grape Vine

French or Netherlandish 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene with a figure on a cross draped with vines producing purple clusters. Below the figure, a person in a purple robe is present. The ground is decorated with plants and foliage. The colors are soft yet vibrant, enhancing the medieval style of the illustration. At the top of the cross is the inscription "INRI".

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1490/1500
Medium
woodcut with hand-coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
2383 × 3597 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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