1502
ink
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ on the Cross Between the Virgin and Saint John is a 1502 ink by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows Jesus Christ on the cross, with his arms outstretched and a halo around his head. He's wearing a loincloth and has a crown of thorns. Below him, the Virgin Mary and Saint John stand on either side, looking up at him with concern. The background is a simple landscape with hills and trees. The artist used a hand-colored woodcut technique to create this image, which gives it a unique texture and feel. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, green, and blue dominating the palette. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Renaissance movement.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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