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Christ on the Cross between the Two Thieves

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The image depicts three individuals crucified on wooden crosses, with two figures kneeling in prayer at the base of the central cross. The color palette consists of earthy tones with golden hues for the crosses and muted blue and pink for the cloaked figures below. The figures display simplified anatomical features typical of a woodblock print or an illuminated manuscript.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1475
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in blue, pink, ochre, green,and gold
Dimensions
1883 × 2830 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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