Christ on the Cross

About this work

This image shows three figures standing in a flat, colorful scene. In the center, a man with a golden halo is nailed to a cross, his arms spread wide. His body is bare except for a cloth wrapped around his waist, and his skin looks pale with red marks. To his left, a woman in a blue robe and head covering stands with her hands clasped. To his right, a man in a green and brown robe holds a tool, looking down. The bright colors—like the blue sky, green grass, and red border—stand out sharply. The figures look stiff, almost like they were cut from wood. The word "SEMPER" is written at the top, but it’s unclear what it means here. If you like this style, look up woodcut to see how artists made prints like this before photography.