The Crucifixion

Martin Schongauer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. In the center, a figure is depicted on a cross with a crown of thorns and an inscription above. Flanking the crucifix, there are several figures in detailed garments, arranged in various poses. The background features a landscape with architectural elements, including a small town or village and rolling hills. The scene is rendered with fine lines and textures, capturing details of facial expressions and cloth folds, with a balanced composition conveying a depth of emotion through the figures' body language and expressions.