1577
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Crucifixion with Saints Roch and Augustine is a 1577 ink by Filippo Bellini, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
A man is nailed to a cross at the center, arms spread wide, with angels floating around him holding tools. Below, two older men stand—one with a long staff, the other kneeling. The background looks like a rocky hillside with tiny faces peeking out. The drawing uses soft brown ink and white highlights to show light on the figures. The artist left some lines visible, giving it a sketchy, unfinished feel. This is a Renaissance drawing—check out Bellini, Filippo for more of his work.
Filippo Bellini (c. 1550/1555 – 1604) was an Italian painter from Urbino who was strongly influenced by artist Federico Barocci. He is known for his painting of Pope Sixtus V. Bellini worked mostly in the Marche and in…
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