Christ on the Cross
1485
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1485
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a man nailed to a cross with arms spread wide, wearing a halo. Two people stand below: one in a blue robe with a white veil, the other in a red-and-green outfit with a sad face. The ground has scattered objects like a hammer and nails. The colors are flat and bright, with gold around the cross. The text at the bottom is in Latin, and the cross has the letters "INRI" at the top. This style looks old, with simple shapes and bold outlines. Next, check out how this was made using the technique: woodcut.