The Crucifixion  1480

by Martin Schongauer

Medium: [br]Engraving This is Martin Schongauer's take on one of the most familiar images of Christian art: the Crucifixion of Christ. In accordance with the relevant biblical accounts (and other Crucifixion scenes), we see four holy women (including the Virgin and Mary Magdalen) to the left of the cross. To the right of Jesus, Schongauer depicts various other figures. ...
Credit: 
Courtesy of National Gallery of Art, Washington