St. Mary and St. John Before the Cross
1590
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1590
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white print shows two robed figures standing beside a cross. One holds a cloth to their face, the other leans against the cross, which has a crown of thorns. The background has a small town and a hill with trees, framed by ornate borders. The figures’ faces are blurred, but their sorrowful poses suggest grief. The print looks like it was made using a woodcut technique—lines are sharp, and there’s no shading. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more prints like this.
