1462
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ on the Cross with Angels is a 1462 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a man nailed to a cross, surrounded by angels and two praying figures below. The cross is simple, with a sunburst above it. The angels hold objects like a chalice and a candle, while the figures below wear long robes in earthy colors. The background is plain, keeping focus on the central scene. The painting uses bold colors like red, green, and gold to highlight key parts. The style looks flat and precise, typical of early printed art. If you like this, check out how woodcut works as a printing technique.
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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