Christ Ascending the Cross with Sin, Death, and the Devil

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a man climbing a ladder with a cross, carrying multiple figures. The drawing shows a muscular figure ascending a ladder leaning against a large wooden cross, while carrying several small, seemingly lifeless figures slung over his back. The scene is set in a landscape with a river or body of water in the background, curving around a village or settlement. In the distance, rocky hills or mountains rise, creating a shallow horizon line. Below the image, there is German text with the name "Corinth" indicating a connection to religious scripture. The art style is intricate and expressive.