Who painted Christ on the Cross?

Christ on the Cross was painted by Alessandro Algardi in 1647.

Where can I see Christ on the Cross?

Christ on the Cross is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Christ on the Cross?

Christ on the Cross is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Christ on the Cross?

Museum-quality prints of Christ on the Cross are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Christ on the Cross

Alessandro Algardi , 1647

Christ on the Cross is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Alessandro Algardi. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, upper right in brown ink: Alessandro Algardi Delinea[cut off] / Roma 1647; by later hand, on mount, across bottom in brown ink: questo disegno e fatto dal Cav Algardi, lo fece pel commr Lonte del Pozza di Verona, lo acquisto in Roma il Commr Conte Isola e passo al conte Miroglio / di Rosignano 1795. Questo disegno lo comprai in Casale assieme ad altri disegni e libri (signed) Santo Varni. Vedi la stessa descrizione ch'io trovai sulla / dietro al disegno sopra [illegible]; by later hand, on mount, upper center verso in brown ink: * Questo disegno è fatto dal Cavre Algardi lo fece pel Commendatore Lonte Del Pozzo / di Verona, lo aquisto in Roma il commendatore Cte Isola e posso al Conte Miroglio / [CONTINUED IN COMMENTARY]

About this work

Overview

Christ on the Cross is a drawing created by Alessandro Algardi in 1647 using pen and brown ink over red chalk on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts the crucified Christ, with his body rendered in dark lines and shading, conveying a sense of somberness and reverence. His outstretched arms and tilted head emphasize the solemnity of the scene.

Technique & Style

Algardi's use of pen and brown ink over red chalk achieves a sense of depth and texture through varying line weights and shading, with darker lines contrasting against the lighter background.