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The Crucifixion by Master of the Berswordt Altar

Master of the Berswordt Altar · 1400-01-01

This is The Crucifixion, painted by the Master of the Berswordt Altar around 1400. It's a tempera work known for its stark depiction of Christ's suffering and the grief of those around him.

Notice the bowed head of Jesus, conveying resignation, and the visible wounds emphasizing his torment. Look closely at Mary Magdalene's downcast eyes and the somber presence of the woman in the green hood.

The Master of the Berswordt Altar was a German painter active in Westphalia. This painting exemplifies the devotional art of late medieval Europe, drawing viewers into the pivotal biblical narrative.

The detailed depiction of the crown of thorns and the wound on Jesus's foot amplifies the painting's emotional impact.

Details

His body shows visible wounds.
His body shows visible wounds.
A woman in a green hood watches.
A woman in a green hood watches.
Transcript

This shows the Crucifixion. Look at Jesus's bowed head. His body shows visible wounds. Mary Magdalene's eyes are downcast. A woman in a green hood watches. He is called the Master of the Berswordt Altar. See the sharp thorns on his head. A stark wound on Jesus's foot.