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The Crucifixion of Polycrates

Salvator Rosa

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene with a figure on a cross. The drawing shows various figures surrounding a central figure on a cross, set on rocky terrain. The figures around it are engaged in different activities, with some gesturing upwards and others observing. The background features a detailed rocky and wooded landscape. The scene is rendered in a monochromatic style with intricate line work and textural detail.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1662
Medium
etching and drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
5192 × 3400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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