Raising the Cross

c. 1490

German 15th Century

Associated Names
German 15th Century

Artist

This is a painting of several figures surrounding a wooden cross. The figures are depicted actively moving the cross, which appears heavy and tilted. They are dressed in colorful garments, with one figure wearing a hat with feathers. The faces of the figures are expressive and bold. The scene is set against a partly clear, blue sky with greenery in the background. This painting resembles medieval woodcut illustrations and is in the style of Albrecht Dürer.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9536

  • 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

Q65018826

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