Altarpiece of the Mater Dolorosa, Scene: Christ Nailed Art the Cross
1498
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
1498
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
This painting depicts a somber scene of Christ being nailed to the cross. In the foreground, a man is shown nailing Christ's feet to the cross, while another figure looks on. The background features a group of people, including a woman in black and a man with a red hat, who appear to be watching the scene unfold. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure of Christ. The overall mood of the painting is one of solemnity and reverence. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Albrecht Dürer.
![Madonna and Child [obverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/d7b8ebf05d22ebe5/thumb.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/b4ebf9b282faa17a/thumb.webp)
