Christ on the Cross c. 1460

This anonymous woodcut from c. 1460 depicts the crucifixion of Christ, with Mary, his mother, on the left and John the Evangelist on the right. The image is characteristic of Northern European art of the period, with its use of detailed, realistic figures and a strong sense of emotion. The skull at the foot of the cross is a reminder of the mortality of all humans, and the overall composition highlights the suffering and sacrifice of Christ.