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Christ on the Cross

Alessandro Algardi

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a drawing of a man shown from head to toe, positioned on a cross. He is hanging with arms extended horizontally and legs together. His facial features are outlined with a pronounced emaciated look, and his head is slightly tilted to one side. The man has shoulder-length hair, which appears wavy and is depicted loosely around his face. His body is shown wearing only a cloth draped around his waist. The background is plain, featuring a textured appearance. The drawing is bordered by a simple frame with a pale color.

Artwork Details

Date
1647
Medium
pen and brown ink over red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3555 × 4881 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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