Kruisafneming c. 1518

Ugo da Carpi's c. 1518 chiaroscuro woodcut, "Kruisafneming," depicts the crucifixion of Christ. The scene is rendered in a dramatic, emotive style characteristic of the High Renaissance, with figures contorted in anguish and the cross dominating the composition. Da Carpi employed a technique called chiaroscuro, using shades of brown to create the illusion of light and shadow, enhancing the dramatic effect. This artwork is a testament to the artist's mastery of the woodcut medium and serves as a poignant visual representation of a pivotal event in Christian tradition.