The Crucifixion

c. 1490/1500

German 15th Century

Associated Names
The image depicts three figures in a religious scene. The central figure is on a wooden cross, with a crown of thorns, a halo behind the head, expressive facial features, a beard, and long hair. The body is covered with a cloth around the waist. To the left, a figure stands in a blue robe with arms crossed and a halo. To the right, another figure in a green garment and red cloak reaches out towards the central figure, holding a book, and with a halo. The background is a blue sky, with green ground, stones, and a skull underfoot. There is a scroll with lettering above the figures and additional text at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut, hand-colored, on vellum

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.661

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber Manuel, no. 4693


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

Q64953177

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