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The Mount of Calvary

Master I.A.M. of Zwolle

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. The drawing depicts a detailed and chaotic scene centered around a crucifixion, with figures in various poses of anguish, prayer, and indifference. The central figure is on a cross, flanked by two other individuals in similar positions. A group of people and animals are gathered below, some on horseback. The background features buildings and a landscape. The drawing uses precise linework to convey texture and emotion across the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1480
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3463 × 4888 px
Public Domain
Yes
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