This is a drawing of a religious scene with a crucifixion at the center. The drawing depicts a central figure on a cross, surrounded by two angels dressed in red robes positioned near the top corners of the image. Below the cross are two figures sitting and holding books, one on each side. The scene is set outdoors, indicated by leaves or tree-like elements at various points in the image. The composition is rendered in a simple yet expressive manner that emphasizes the central crucifixion and the figures surrounding it.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1470
- Medium
- woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, green, and brown
- Dimensions
- 3276 × 4491 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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