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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ Nailed to the Cross is a 1513 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, depicting Beheaded Head, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a dramatic scene of Christ being nailed to the cross. It's a intense moment, with people surrounding Christ. The artist used strong lines to show emotion, which is interesting because it was a new way to depict this scene at the time, and the details in the woodcut are impressive given its age. Check out the work of artist: Altdorfer, Albrecht.
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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