Crucifixion I 1913

Wilhelm Morgner's "Crucifixion I" (1913) is a stark woodcut that depicts the harrowing scene of Christ's crucifixion. The artist's use of bold, simplified forms and stark black and white contrasts create a powerful and dramatic image. The figures are rendered in a stylized manner, emphasizing their emotional states rather than their physical appearances. The work is a powerful expression of the artist's own deep religious beliefs and reflects the growing interest in Expressionism in early 20th-century Germany.