Christ on the Cross

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a crucifixion scene. A figure hangs on a cross, arms stretched out, head tilted back. Below, two people kneel—one holds a spear, the other looks up with hands clasped. The sky is dark, and the ground is rocky, with a skull at the base of the cross. The artist used fine lines to show muscle and cloth, making the scene feel dramatic. The title at the bottom calls it *Der Sterbende Heiland*—German for "The Dying Savior." Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.