Nun Embracing the Holy Cross

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an individual standing with a large wooden cross in a sparse landscape. The drawing depicts an individual in robes and a halo, holding a tall wooden cross with an inscription. The landscape shows a few structures in the distance, including towers and what appears to be domed architecture. The drawing utilizes fine pen lines to define shapes and create a sense of depth, with minimal shading.