Le Christ portant sa croix (4e planche) (Christ Carrying the Cross) (fourth plate)
1910
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1910
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man carrying a heavy wooden cross on his back. Around him, a few other figures kneel or stand in the background, drawn in quick, loose lines. The scene looks rough and unfinished, with lots of scribbly marks and smudges. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the grooves of the plate, creating a textured, almost scratchy look. This isn’t a polished painting—it’s more like a fast, expressive study. Check out etching, drypoint to see how artists make prints like this.
