A Silver-Gilt Pacifical with a Crucifixion, from the Large Series of Wittenberg Reliquaries 1509

This woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder depicts a silver-gilt pacifical with a crucifixion scene from the Large Series of Wittenberg Reliquaries. It was created in 1509 and is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. The image shows a circular reliquary with detailed engravings of Christ on the cross and the two thieves. The central circular design is framed by decorative elements such as foliage and cherubs, which showcase the intricate craftsmanship of the period. This artwork exemplifies the blend of religious iconography and decorative detail characteristic of Northern Renaissance art.