This is a painting of a group gathered around a deceased figure. The image shows a somber scene with figures wearing halos positioned around a central figure laid inside a rectangular structure, possibly a tomb. The figures wear robes of varying colors, including red, green, and muted ochre. One person is holding the arm of the central figure, who has a crown of thorns and appears lifeless. There are no elaborate backgrounds, focusing the viewer's attention on the subjects and their emotive expressions. The style features bold outlines and a limited color palette, with an illustrative quality reminiscent of early religious woodcuts or manuscript illustrations. This is in the style of Master of the Playing Cards.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- hand-colored woodcut (blockbook page)
- Dimensions
- 2763 × 3833 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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