1455
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ on the Cross is a 1455 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a simple, blocky scene of a crucifixion. A central figure with a halo is nailed to a cross, arms spread wide. Two people stand below: one kneels in prayer with hands clasped, the other holds a spear and looks up. The background is plain, with a few faint lines suggesting a sky and trees. The colors are mostly brown and tan, with some green and black added by hand. The style is rough and flat, like a drawing carved into wood. This was a common way to make prints before photography. Next, check out the technique: woodcut to see how artists like this made many copies of their work.
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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