The Deposition

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image is a black and white woodcut print showing a group of people surrounding the body of a man. The man is supported by the others and is mostly unclothed. The figures around him have detailed facial expressions and wear various garments, such as long flowing clothes, head coverings, and veils. Some individuals have facial hair, while others wear elaborate headscarves. One figure holds a decorative jug. In the background, there is a hill with a cross and a figure nailed to it. The landscape includes hills, trees, and mountain peaks under a shaded sky.