The Story
Christ on the Cross between the Virgin and Saint John by Lucas Cranach (German, 1472–1553).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
Now viewing
Christ on the Cross between the Virgin and Saint John
Lucas Cranach (German, 1472–1553)
Christ on the Cross between the Virgin and Saint John
Lucas Cranach (German, 1472–1553)32 people viewing now
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Portrait
Medium
woodcut on vellum, hand colored with watercolor
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
Premium insight
Unlock full historical context, high-res downloads, and ad-free reading with Paintale Premium.
A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
Related Paintings
More like this
