The Crucifixion

About this work

This print is all black lines on a light background, packed with figures. At the center, a man hangs on a cross between two others. Below, a crowd of people—some praying, some pointing—fills the scene. Trees frame the edges, and the sky looks stormy. The artist used a technique where the design is carved into wood, then inked and pressed onto paper. Every line is sharp, making the scene feel busy but controlled. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.