Christ Nailed to the Cross

c. 1490

German 15th Century

Associated Names
German 15th Century

Artist

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene. The image depicts a figure on a cross with two other figures on either side. The central figure is depicted in a loincloth with a halo behind their head. On the left, another figure is holding a hammer or similar tool. The colors are bright and the outlines are distinct, with the background consisting of a grassy landscape and a blue sky with swirling clouds. The style is reminiscent of medieval woodcuts.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9535

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber Manuel, no. 3448

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1911

  • Schreiber, Wilhelm. Manuel de l'amateur de la gravure sur bois et sur metal au XVe siecle. 5 vols.Berlin and Leipzig, 1891-1910.

Wikidata ID

Q65018825

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