1475
paint
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ Nailed to the Cross is a 1475 paint by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a small, busy scene with three figures in a wooded area. One person is nailed to a cross, while two others stand nearby—one holding a hammer, the other reaching up. The background is filled with trees and bushes, and the whole thing is framed by a decorative border. Colors are muted, with yellows, greens, and browns standing out. The figures look stiff and flat, with sharp lines and little shading. This style fits the time it was made, when artists were just starting to explore new ways of showing depth. Next, check out the Renaissance to see how art changed during this period.
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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