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This is a painting of a religious scene depicting a crucifixion. The central figure is on a cross with stigmata and bleeding from wounds. Above is a figure surrounded by clouds. Below the cross, there are human figures with raised arms. The color palette is rich with a blue background, resembling medieval religious artwork.
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This is a painting of a religious scene depicting a crucifixion. The central figure is on a cross with stigmata and bleeding from wounds. Above is a figure surrounded by clouds. Below the cross, there are human figures with raised arms. The color palette is rich with a blue background, resembling medieval religious artwork.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Allegory of the Eucharist

German 15th Century

Date
1470/1490
Medium
hand colored woodcut
Dimensions
overall: 7.9 x 6.3 cm (3 1/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2004.37.2
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1300 to 1400
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • bird
  • animal
  • Crucifixion
  • Christ
  • Figures
  • Blood
Provenance

(Christopher Mendez, London); purchased 2004 by NGA.

NGA object ID 129655. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.