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Christ on the Cross between the Two Thieves

German 15th Century

1495

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Christ on the Cross between the Two Thieves is a 1495 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: German 15th Century
When & what style?: 1495 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows Jesus Christ on the cross, flanked by two thieves. The scene is set against a blue sky with green grass below. Jesus is depicted wearing a red hat and white loincloth, while the thieves are shown in white loincloths. The cross is yellow, and the thieves are tied to their own crosses with ropes. The painting's style is characterized by bold lines and bright colors, with a focus on the emotional intensity of the scene. The use of red lake, dark blue, green, and yellow creates a vivid and dynamic effect. This woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, dark blue, green, and yellow, is a striking example of Renaissance art. To learn more about this period, explore the Renaissance movement.