The Crucifixion
Print
ca. 1498 (made)
ca. 1498 (made)
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This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story.
As Christ dies, his mother Mary is sunk in grief at the foot of the cross. Dürer contrasts the pain felt by Christ’s followers with the indifference of the mounted soldier on the right. Three angels capture Christ’s blood in cups, drawing attention to his wounds and bodily suffering.
As Christ dies, his mother Mary is sunk in grief at the foot of the cross. Dürer contrasts the pain felt by Christ’s followers with the indifference of the mounted soldier on the right. Three angels capture Christ’s blood in cups, drawing attention to his wounds and bodily suffering.
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| Materials and techniques | Woodcut on paper |
| Brief description | Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528); 'The Crucifixion' from the 'Large Passion' series; 1498; woodcut |
| Physical description | Black and white woodcut. Christ is depicted on the cross with three angels capturing his blood in chalices. Mary and some of Christ's diciples are shown to the left and there are two mounted soldiers on the right. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss G. E. Carthew |
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| Summary | This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story. As Christ dies, his mother Mary is sunk in grief at the foot of the cross. Dürer contrasts the pain felt by Christ’s followers with the indifference of the mounted soldier on the right. Three angels capture Christ’s blood in cups, drawing attention to his wounds and bodily suffering. |
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| Accession number | E.708-1940 |
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| Record created | June 15, 2005 |
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