The Crucified Man

1550

Melchior Lorch

Associated Names
Melchior Lorch

Artist, Danish, 1526/1527 - 1583 or after

The image shows a muscular, nude male figure in a dynamic pose. He has his right leg folded at the knee, balancing on his toes, and his left leg extended back. His right arm is bent at the elbow and his left arm is fully extended forward. His head is turned to the left, with defined facial features and short, curly hair. The figure is wearing draped fabric around his lower back. The background includes grass-like vegetation at the bottom and a cityscape visible in the distance on the right side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.1.108

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 11


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65081297

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