{"product_id":"christus-aan-het-kruis-doen-pietersz","title":"Christus aan het kruis - Doen Pietersz.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century hand-coloured woodcut depicting the Crucifixion, produced by the Dutch printer Doen Pietersz. for devotional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured woodcut by the Dutch printer and publisher Doen Pietersz. depicts the Crucifixion of Christ. The composition follows traditional iconographic conventions of the early sixteenth century, positioning the central figure of Christ on the cross between the two thieves. Below, the Virgin Mary and other figures are gathered in a display of mourning, while a soldier stands nearby with a spear. The work is typical of the small-scale devotional prints produced in the Low Countries during this period, intended for inclusion in prayer books or as affordable religious imagery for private use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woodcut technique is characterised by bold, direct lines that define the figures and the surrounding environment. The application of colour, likely added by hand shortly after printing, provides a clear distinction between the figures and the background. The use of a limited palette of red, blue, green, and ochre reflects the practical constraints and aesthetic preferences of early modern print production. The inclusion of the 'INRI' placard at the top of the cross and the specific arrangement of the figures demonstrate the adherence to established theological narratives common in Northern Renaissance art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoen Pietersz. was active in Amsterdam during the first half of the sixteenth century, primarily known for his work as a bookseller and publisher. His output often included religious texts and illustrations that circulated among a literate and pious public. This print offers a view into the visual culture of the period, where such imagery functioned as a tool for personal meditation and religious instruction. The physical condition of the print, preserved within a bound volume, suggests its original purpose as a devotional aid. The composition remains balanced, with the verticality of the crosses providing a clear structure against the simplified landscape elements in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/altarpiece-of-our-lady-of-the-snows-matthias-grunewald\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAltarpiece of Our Lady of the Snows - Matthias Grünewald — Matthias Grünewald\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-reading-of-the-verdict-urs-graf\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Reading of the Verdict - Urs Graf — Urs Graf\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Doen Pietersz.","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58730219503951,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58730223665487,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58730223698255,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58730223731023,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58730223763791,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58730223796559,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58730223829327,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58730223862095,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58730223894863,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58730223927631,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58730223960399,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58730223993167,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christus-aan-het-kruis_Poster_CompositorV1_1788997025336.jpg?v=1788997534","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/christus-aan-het-kruis-doen-pietersz","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}