Raising of the Cross

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a chaotic scene of people lifting a heavy cross into place. The man on the cross is naked, arms spread wide, while soldiers below push and pull with long poles. One soldier holds a spear, and another kneels, looking up. The background has a dark sky and sparse trees, making the crowd stand out. Notice how the artist used sharp lines and deep shadows to show the struggle. The woodcut technique makes everything look carved into the page. Want to see more prints like this? Look up woodcut.