1674
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Deposition is a 1674 ink by Thomas Blanchet, a Baroque work, depicting Ladder, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a drawing of a scene with figures, likely from a biblical story. The artist used a mix of red chalk, pen, and gray wash to create depth. This mix of techniques is interesting because it was a common way to add shade and texture to drawings during this time. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: cross-hatching.
Thomas Blanchet (French pronunciation: ; 1614 – 21 June 1689) was a French painter, draughtsman, architect, sculptor and printmaker.
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