Artwork
The Dead Christ
The Dead Christ is a drawing by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1505 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1952.531
- Credit line
- Gift of the Hanna Fund
About this work
Overview
This drawing, titled 'The Dead Christ', is a work by Albrecht Dürer, created in 1505. It is an unfinished sketch on paper, showcasing the artist's study of the human form.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts the lifeless body of Christ after crucifixion, focusing on the weight and shape of the figure rather than detailed representation.
Technique & Style
Executed in pencil, the sketch is characterized by its simplicity and emphasis on capturing the overall form of the body. The soft, worn paper and faint lines suggest a quick study.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
