The Descent from the Cross
1450
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1450
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Descent from the Cross is a 1450 ink by Ludwig of Ulm, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a man being taken down from a cross, with two helpers holding his arms. A woman kneels beside him, looking up with her hands clasped. Three other figures stand or kneel nearby, watching. The colors are flat and simple—red robes, green grass, and pale skin—with bold black outlines. The painting uses a technique where the image was carved into wood, then colored by hand. This made it easier to copy and share religious scenes in books. Check out woodcut to see how this printing method worked.
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