Description
Christ hangs above mourners and soldiers in this hand-colored image of the Crucifixion. Deep blue, red and warm yellow distinguish the figures gathered beneath the cross, while a radiant halo draws attention to Christ’s thorn-crowned head. A kneeling woman and the Virgin’s supported figure give the scene a close human focus amid the crowded assembly.
The woodcut design by Albrecht Dürer is represented here with color that adds another expressive layer to its strong lines. The garments separate the participants while keeping them within a shared atmosphere of suffering and witness. Dark surrounding space heightens the brightness of the exposed body, making the central event clear without diminishing the varied responses of those below.
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