About this artwork
Like the Man of Sorrows nearby (1944.172), this woodcut depicting Christ’s mother and his most beloved apostle in mourning is a rare example of European medieval devotional practices. The print was found pasted with several others in a book in the library of the Abbey of Saint Gall. Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection formed the crux of Christian belief, and so these events were depicted frequently. The hand-colored blood on Christ’s body has since faded to light brown, softening its visual impact. As a result, however, this image becomes even more quietly poignant and melancholy.
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Currently Off View
- Prints and Drawings
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Artist
- Unknown artist
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Title
- Christ on the Cross Between Mary and Saint John
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Origin
- Southern Germany
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Date
- 1460–1470
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Medium
- Handcolored woodcut, printed through rubbing, on paper
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Dimensions
- 187 x 124 mm (image/sheet trimmed within plate mark)
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Credit Line
- Clarence Buckingham Collection
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Reference Number
- 1947.518
Extended information about this artwork
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