1515
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Fall and Redemption of Man: Christ Bearing the Cross is a 1515 by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic crowd carrying a large wooden cross through a city. The people are packed tightly, some holding poles to steady the cross, while others reach up or lean in. Buildings line the background, and the scene feels crowded and urgent. The artist used sharp lines and deep shadows to create a sense of movement and weight. The cross dominates the center, pulling the viewer’s eye through the throng. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this print in person.
Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480 – 12 February 1538) was a German painter, engraver and architect of the Renaissance working in Regensburg. Along with Lucas Cranach the Elder and Wolf Huber he is regarded to be the main…
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