Who painted Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John?

Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John was painted by German 15th Century in 1491.

Where can I see Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John?

Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John?

Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John

German 15th Century , 1491

Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1491 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John is a color woodcut print depicting a crucifixion scene. The work combines printed colors with hand-added hues on vellum.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows Christ on the cross with the Virgin Mary and Saint John standing below. The scene includes symbolic elements like a skull and plants at the base of the cross. A Latin text is printed at the bottom, though it is not easily legible.

Technique & Style

The print is made using a woodcut technique, with multiple colors printed in black, red, blue, brown, olive, and yellow. Additional hand-coloring in blue, pinkish beige, and red creates a varied appearance. The hand-added colors result in an uneven finish.