Christ on the Cross

Hans Baldung Grien

National Gallery of Art

This is a detailed drawing of a crucifixion scene. The central focus is a figure on a cross with an 'INRI' inscription above. Various figures are depicted at the base of the cross engaged in different activities or gestures. Surrounding elements include a flower, a sun with a face, clouds, a crescent moon, and a skull and bones in the foreground. The background features a small building or castle atop a hill. The illustration showcases intricate line work similar to traditional woodcut or engraving techniques.