Who painted St. Mary and St. John Before the Cross?

St. Mary and St. John Before the Cross was painted by Hans Springinklee.

Where can I see St. Mary and St. John Before the Cross?

St. Mary and St. John Before the Cross is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

St. Mary and St. John Before the Cross

St. Mary and St. John Before the Cross is a print by Hans Springinklee. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. St.

About this work

Overview

St. Mary and St. John Before the Cross is a black-and-white print created by Hans Springinklee, a German artist from Nuremberg.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two robed figures, likely St. Mary and St. John, mourning beside a cross adorned with a crown of thorns, set against a backdrop of a small town and a hill with trees.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by sharp lines and a lack of shading, suggesting it was produced using a woodcut technique, reflecting the detailed engraving techniques of the Northern Renaissance.

History & Provenance

The print is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, and was created by Springinklee, a pupil of Albrecht Dürer, although the date attributed to it appears inconsistent with Springinklee's known period of activity.