1513
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Raising of the Cross is a 1513 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a dramatic scene of the Raising of the Cross, with a large cross at its center. The cross is being lifted by a group of people, while others look on. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, the figures are dressed in Renaissance-style clothing, adding to the sense of drama and tension. The use of woodcut on laid paper creates a sense of texture and depth, drawing the viewer into the scene. For more works from this period, explore the Renaissance movement.
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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