The Crucifixion

Wenceslaus Hollar, after a follower of Hans Holbein the Younger

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. The drawing depicts three crosses set in an intricate composition, with a central cross bearing the label "INRI" at the top. The cross holds a figure with a halo, flanked by two other figures on crosses. In the foreground, there are several robed figures engaging in various activities, such as gesturing and looking up towards the central figure. The background features a landscape with a distant building visible in the horizon. The sky is depicted with swirling clouds. The use of hatching and detailed line work adds depth and texture to the scene.