Christ on the Cross with Angels
1801
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1801
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a man nailed to a cross with a glowing sun and moon behind him. Two angels float above, holding cups, while a woman in blue kneels below, praying. To the right, a robed man clutches a small box. The colors are flat and bright, with lots of blue, green, and gold. The cross has the letters "INRI" at the top, which often stands for a Latin phrase. The style looks simple but deliberate, with bold outlines and solid colors. Next, check out how this was made using the technique: woodcut.