The Sacred Monogram with the Symbols of the Evangelists and the Crucifixion (Schr. 1812)
15th century
Medium
Woodcut
Dimensions
sheet: 10 5/16 x 7 11/16 in. (26.2 x 19.6 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of James Clark McGuire, 1930
Accession Number
31.54.137
Tags
Art Historical Context
Created in 15th-century Germany by an anonymous artist, *The Sacred Monogram with Symbols of the Evangelists the Crucifixion*Schr. 1812) is a poignant woodcut print, measuring 10 5/16 x 7 11/16 inches. At its heart lies the sacred monogram—likely the Christogram IHS—flanked by the traditional symbols of the four Evangel: the angel for Matthew, lion for Mark, ox for Luke, and eagle for John. Above or integrated is a vivid Crucifixion scene featuring Christ on the cross, angels, and birds, evoking profound Christian devotion. Woodcuts like this one were revolutionary in the late Middle Ages, as...