A Silver-Gilt Cross with Christ Crucified, from the Wittenberg Reliquaries 1472 - 1553

This woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder, created between 1472 and 1553, depicts a silver-gilt cross with Christ crucified. The detailed design of the cross, adorned with intricate floral motifs and a depiction of the Holy Trinity, showcases the craftsmanship of the period. This piece, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, exemplifies the artistic style of the German Renaissance and demonstrates the strong influence of religious themes on art during that era.