This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene with multiple figures involved. The image shows a lifeless body being lowered from a large wooden cross by a group of individuals. The figures are clothed in flowing garments, conveying a moment of mourning and solemnity. There is a ladder leaning against the cross with individuals positioned on and around it. On the ground, a skull and bones are visible. The background includes a cloudy sky and an additional pair of crosses. The drawing evokes a sense of drama and emotion through its use of shading and composition.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1762-1763
- Medium
- etching and aquatint with roulette printed in brown on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 8682 × 12290 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original