Artwork
Christ on the Cross with Angels
Christ on the Cross with Angels is an ink print by the Romanticist artist German 19th Century. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Christ on the Cross with Angels is a hand-colored woodcut print depicting a crucifixion scene. The work features a range of colors, including blue, green, and gold, applied in flat, solid areas.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows Christ on the cross with a sun and moon behind him, flanked by two angels and accompanied by a praying figure and a robed man. The letters 'INRI' at the top of the cross refer to a Latin phrase, adding to the scene's symbolic meaning.
Technique & Style
The print was created using the woodcut technique, characterized by bold outlines and solid colors. The style is simple yet deliberate, with a focus on graphic clarity.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist left only tiny, perfect fragments—endpapers and saints, no bigger than a postcard.
