Artwork
The Crucifixion with Saint Mary Magdalene
The Crucifixion with Saint Mary Magdalene is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Michael Wolgemut. It dates from 1490 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Crucifixion with Saint Mary Magdalene is a hand-colored woodcut created by Michael Wolgemut around 1490. It is a print depicting a scene from Christian iconography.
Subject & Meaning
The scene centers on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with Saint Mary Magdalene among the figures gathered below. The image includes a cityscape in the background and conveys a somber mood through the expressions of the figures.
Technique & Style
The work is a woodcut, a technique involving the carving of a design into a wooden block and subsequent printing onto paper. The print is hand-colored, featuring a palette that includes greens, blues, and reds, and exhibits a colorful style characteristic of Wolgemut's output.
History & Provenance
Michael Wolgemut was a German painter and printmaker based in Nuremberg, known for his prolific workshop that produced religious artworks and trained notable artists, including Albrecht Dürer.
Artist & collection
Artist
Michael Wolgemut (formerly spelt Wohlgemuth; 1434 – 30 November 1519) was a German painter and printmaker, who ran a workshop in Nuremberg.
