Christ on the Cross

1521

Sebald Beham

Associated Names
Sebald Beham

Artist, German, 1500 - 1550

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. The image features a central figure on a cross with a sign above, surrounded by various figures, some holding weapons, and a lush tree in the background. The drawing showcases detailed line work in black ink, giving a dramatic and intense portrayal of the scene with strong contrast and intricate details. The landscape and figures are stylized with patterns of shading that emphasize the emotions and actions within the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1152

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 314, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1901

  • Pauli, Gustav. Hans Sebald Beham: ein kritisches Verzeichnis seiner Kupferstiche, Radierungen und Holzschnitte. Studien zur deutschen Kunstgeschichte_ 33. Strasbourg: J.H. Ed. Heitz, 1901: no. 824.

1996

  • The New Hollstein German Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, 1400-1700. (Sebald Beham, Anne Röver-Kann, author). Ouderkerk aan den Ijssel: Sound & Vision Publishers, 2024: no. 314, ii/ii.

Wikidata ID

Q64961783

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