De Passie; Kruisiging
1509
Lucas Cranach the Elder captured the intense drama of the Crucifixion in this striking woodcut from 1509, part of his famous Passion series. Notice the chaotic crowd below the crosses—soldiers in clunky armor jostle with grieving figures, creating a sense of raw, earthly turmoil rather than serene holiness. Cranach was a close friend of Martin Luther, and his art helped spread Reformation ideas through widely distributed prints like this one, making religious stories accessible to everyday people across Europe.
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