Christus aan het kruis 1480 - 1503

This woodcut print depicts the crucifixion and was created by the Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber Passion. Here, the figure of Christ on the cross is at the center of the composition, flanked by mourning figures in the foreground. The cross itself is not merely an instrument of death, but a potent symbol of sacrifice and redemption, deeply embedded in the Christian psyche. Consider how the motif of the cross has evolved across cultures: from early Christian art, where it was often veiled or transformed into symbolic representations like the anchor, to its later, more explicit depictions during the medieval period. The emotional weight carried by the cross is palpable, and it evokes a range of feelings, from sorrow and empathy to awe and spiritual reverence. The artist taps into a collective memory, stirring deep-seated emotions connected to suffering, faith, and hope. Such images persist, adapting and re-emerging, echoing through time and influencing our shared cultural narrative.