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Christ on the Cross Between the Virgin and Saint John

Lucas Cranach the Elder

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. The central figure is depicted on a wooden cross with a crown of thorns, and there are two sorrowful figures on the left and right. The background features a detailed landscape with hills and a distant settlement with a towered building. Rocks and bones are at the base of the cross. The style is intricate and detailed, resembling a woodcut or engraving.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1502
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
3343 × 4713 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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