1475
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Crucifixion with Four Angels is a 1475 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a crucified man on a cross, surrounded by four angels. The man's body is thin and pale, with his arms outstretched and his head tilted to the side. The angels are depicted in various poses, with two of them holding the man's body and the other two flying above him. The background of the painting is a landscape with rolling hills and trees. In the foreground, there are several objects scattered around, including a skull and a book. The overall mood of the painting is one of sadness and contemplation. The painting is an example of Renaissance art, characterized by its use of realistic and detailed depictions of the human form. The artist's use of cross-hatching techniques adds depth and texture to the image. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the technique of cross-hatching.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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