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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ on the Cross is a 1647 ink by Alessandro Algardi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing depicts a crucified Christ, his body rendered in dark lines and shading. His arms are outstretched, and his head is tilted back, with his eyes closed. A loincloth is draped around his waist. The cross itself is simple, with a vertical beam and a horizontal one. The artist's use of pen and brown ink over red chalk creates a sense of depth and texture, with the darker lines standing out against the lighter background. The overall effect is one of somberness and reverence. For more on this style of drawing, explore the technique of cross-hatching.
Alessandro Algardi (July 31, 1598 – June 10, 1654) was an Italian high-Baroque sculptor active almost exclusively in Rome.
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