1502
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Christ on the Cross between Mary and John is a 1502 by Hans Burgkmair the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a somber scene of Christ on the cross, flanked by two figures. On the left, a woman in a long robe and head covering stands with her hands clasped together, while on the right, a man with long hair and a green robe looks up at Christ. The cross is set against a backdrop of a blue sky with white clouds. The artist's use of shading and texture adds depth to the scene, with the figures' robes and the cross rendered in intricate detail. The overall mood is one of reverence and contemplation. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Hans Burgkmair.
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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