Christ on the Cross, mourned by the three Marys, John and a donor
1514
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
1514
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
This painting shows a crucified man, Christ, with a white cloth around his waist and a crown of thorns on his head. He is on a cross, with his arms stretched out and his feet nailed to the wood. Below him, five people kneel or stand, looking up at him with sad expressions. They are all dressed in colorful robes, and some have halos around their heads. In the background, there is a cityscape with buildings and trees. The sky is blue with some clouds. The overall mood of the painting is one of sadness and reverence. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used in this painting, you might want to look into chiaroscuro.
