Christ on the Cross

About this work

The painting shows Jesus on the cross, with his arms stretched out and his head tilted back. He is wearing a loincloth and has a halo around his head. Two figures stand on either side of the cross, one in blue and the other in red and yellow. They both have halos and are looking up at Jesus. The background of the painting is a landscape with rolling hills, trees, and a building in the distance. The sky is blue with white clouds. The overall mood of the painting is one of sadness and reverence. This painting is a woodcut with gouache and gold leaf on laid paper, characteristic of the Renaissance movement. For more on this style, explore the Renaissance.