Christ on the Cross Between the Virgin and Saint John c. 1502

This woodcut, created by Lucas Cranach the Elder around 1502, depicts the crucifixion of Christ between the Virgin Mary and Saint John. The artwork, which is a traditional and widely recognized subject in Christian art, features a detailed depiction of the scene. Christ is depicted with great anatomical realism, while Mary and John are shown expressing deep sorrow and grief, their figures rendered with emotional intensity. The surrounding landscape, with its skull and crossbones at the base of the cross, reinforces the theme of death and sacrifice. The artist's signature style, characterized by fine lines and delicate shading, lends a sense of serenity and contemplation to this powerful scene of religious suffering.