Altarflügel Kreuztragung Christi
1510
From the collection of The Badisches Landesmuseum
1510
From the collection of The Badisches Landesmuseum
This scene shows a chaotic moment with lots of people in motion. A man in white is kneeling, holding up a limp body wrapped in a cloth with a face on it. Around him, others look tense—some with weapons, others watching closely. The background has buildings with steep roofs and a tall tower, all under a cloudy sky. The cloth-wrapped figure looks like it’s meant to be Jesus, based on the face visible. The artist used sharp lines and shading to show the drama and movement. If you like how this artist uses linework, check out cross-hatching.
