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The Laying Out of Christ

Sir George Hayter

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a crowded scene with figures gathered around a central object. The artist used loose, expressive lines and washes of ink. The figures are depicted with gestural lines, emphasizing movement and emotion. The central object, which appears to be a table or platform, acts as a focal point around which the figures are clustered. The background consists of additional figures and sketchy architectural elements that imply a gathering or event taking place in an interior space.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and black ink with gray wash on blue laid paper
Dimensions
4951 × 2318 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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