This is a drawing of a group of figures gathered around a central reclining figure near a cross. The scene is rendered in shades of grey and blue, with delicate line work and shading that suggests a somber atmosphere. Various figures are interacting with the central figure, who appears to have been recently lowered from a cross, hinted at by the ladders and cross structures in the background. The use of space and composition directs the viewer's eye to the central action. The setting includes a background which suggests a city or fortress wall with towers.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1772
- Medium
- pen and brush in black and grey wash with white heightening on blue paper
- Dimensions
- 4729 × 3588 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original