Artwork
Descent from the Cross
Descent from the Cross is a print by the Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grien. It dates from 1505 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Descent from the Cross is a print by Hans Baldung, created in an unspecified year. It is a work in black and white, representing a dramatic scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the lowering of a body from a cross, surrounded by chaotic elements and symbols of death, such as skulls. The scene is dense with figures and objects, including a ladder and crumbling walls.
Technique & Style
Baldung's use of sharp lines and deep shadows creates a dramatic and tense atmosphere. The strong contrasts in the image are achieved through chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes the interplay between light and dark.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Baldung (1484 or 1485 – September 1545), called Hans Baldung Grien, (being an early nickname, because of his predilection for the colour green), was a painter, printer, engraver, draftsman, and stained glass…
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