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The Crucifixion

Attributed to Giovanni Battista Naldini

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. The central figure is depicted on the middle cross with outstretched arms and a tilted head, flanked by two additional figures on separate crosses. Below them, a group of individuals is seen in varying postures. The use of chiaroscuro with soft pencil strokes captures a dramatic scene. The hazy, unfinished quality gives it a sense of immediacy and movement. The composition is balanced with the central figure as the focal point and surrounding figures adding depth and context.

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk on brown laid paper
Dimensions
3266 × 5014 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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