1495
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ on the Cross is a 1495 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows three figures standing in front of a cross. The person on the cross has a crown on their head and blood dripping down. The figure on the left wears a blue-green robe and a head covering, while the one on the right has a red dress with gold trim. The background is plain, with no extra details. The colors are bright but faded, like they were added by hand after the print was made. The style looks simple and flat, with sharp lines and no shadows. Look up woodcut to see how this kind of print was made.
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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