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Christ on the Cross, by German 15th Century, paint, 1475

Christ on the Cross

German 15th Century

1475

paint

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Christ on the Cross is a 1475 paint by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 15th Century
When & what style?
1475 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows Christ on the cross, with two figures standing on either side. The figures are dressed in long robes and have halos around their heads. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes bold lines and bright colors. The artist has used a range of techniques to create texture and depth in the image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of German 15th Century
Artist

German 15th Century

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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