Who painted St. Mary and St. John Before the Cross?

St. Mary and St. John Before the Cross was painted by Hans Springinklee.

Where can I see St. Mary and St. John Before the Cross?

St. Mary and St. John Before the Cross is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Artwork

St. Mary and St. John Before the Cross

Hans Springinklee

St. Mary and St. John Before the Cross is a print by Hans Springinklee. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. St.

Accession no.: 1926.442
Credit line: Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland

About this work

Overview

St. Mary and St. John Before the Cross is a black-and-white print created by Hans Springinklee, a German artist from Nuremberg.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two robed figures, likely St. Mary and St. John, mourning beside a cross adorned with a crown of thorns, set against a backdrop of a small town and a hill with trees.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by sharp lines and a lack of shading, suggesting it was produced using a woodcut technique, reflecting the detailed engraving techniques of the Northern Renaissance.

History & Provenance

The print is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, and was created by Springinklee, a pupil of Albrecht Dürer, although the date attributed to it appears inconsistent with Springinklee's known period of activity.