1568
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Descent from the Cross is a 1568 chalk by Federico Barocci, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting is called The Descent from the Cross by Federico Barocci. It was made in 1568/1569, a time when artists were experimenting with new techniques. The artist used a mix of media, including black chalk and white chalk on blue paper, which was a common practice during the Renaissance. You can learn more about this style at the movement: Renaissance.
Federico Barocci (also written Barozzi) (c. 1535 – 30 September 1612) was an Italian Renaissance painter and printmaker. His original name was Federico Fiori, and he was nicknamed Il Baroccio. His work was highly…
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