Christ on the Cross c. 1450

This anonymous woodcut, created around 1450, depicts the crucifixion of Christ. The composition centers on Christ on the cross, flanked by the Virgin Mary on the left and John the Evangelist on the right. This scene is a powerful and traditional depiction of Christ's sacrifice, a central theme in Christian art. The woodcut's simple, yet expressive style is characteristic of 15th-century Northern European art, with its emphasis on line and detail. It is likely this piece served as a devotional image for private use.