The Crucifixion c. 1500

"The Crucifixion" is a woodcut print from around 1500, depicting the central event of Christian faith. The anonymous artist utilizes a simple, yet powerful composition, highlighting the suffering of Christ through bold lines and stark contrasts. Christ is depicted in a dramatic pose, his body contorted in pain, while Mary and John the Evangelist mourn at the foot of the cross. This depiction embodies the agony and sacrifice of Jesus' death, making it a powerful piece for religious devotion and contemplation. The inscription "INRI" and the scrolls in Latin further emphasize the devotional nature of the artwork.