Christ Raised on the Cross

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to explore this amazing painting with you all today! It's called Christ Raised on the Cross. nn Have you ever seen a cross before? That's what this painting is about! It shows the story of Jesus being lifted up on a cross a long, long time ago. nn Can you find Jesus in the painting? He's right in the middle. The artist used black and white to paint this picture. Do you think that makes it look serious? nn See the four men? They are working really hard to lift the cross. It looks like a really heavy job! nn What do you think the man on the horse is thinking as he watches? nn The background of the painting is pretty simple. There are a few trees and a town far away. Why do you think the artist made the background simple? nn This painting is very old. It was made all the way back in 1507! That's over 500 years ago! Can you believe it? nn Even though it's old, it still tells an important story about Jesus. Artists can tell stories with paintings, just like authors tell stories with words! nn What do you think about this painting?