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This is a painting depicting a scene of crucifixion surrounded by symbolic elements. The upper left shows a figure with an orb and staff against a cloud. To the mid-right is a crucified figure with geometric shapes around. Below are smaller figures looking upwards. The color palette is limited to earthy tones against a muted background. The painting uses bold lines and a straightforward composition in a style reminiscent of medieval or early Renaissance religious art.
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This is a painting depicting a scene of crucifixion surrounded by symbolic elements. The upper left shows a figure with an orb and staff against a cloud. To the mid-right is a crucified figure with geometric shapes around. Below are smaller figures looking upwards. The color palette is limited to earthy tones against a muted background. The painting uses bold lines and a straightforward composition in a style reminiscent of medieval or early Renaissance religious art.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Allegory of the Eucharist

German 15th Century

Date
1480/1500
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in orange, green, tan, pink,lt. blue, and red
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.812
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Crucifixion
  • Christ
  • Suabian
  • Figures
  • Blood

NGA object ID 4027. 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.