Christ Stripped

c. 1490

German 15th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting depicting a scene where a person is being dressed or undressed by others. The central figure has wounds or markings on their body and a halo around their head. Two figures are holding the central figure's garment, while the other two figures are in animated postures. The colors used are vivid, including reds, blues, greens, and yellows. The scene is set against a landscape with rolling hills or mounds. The style is reminiscent of medieval woodblock prints or early religious iconography.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5790

  • 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

Q65018766

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