1460
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ on a Goldsmith's Cross is a 1460 ink by French 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a simple black-and-white drawing on paper. You can see a cross with a small figure hanging from it. Below the cross are two people, one holding a hammer and the other a pot. The lines are clean but rough, like they were carved into wood. The drawing looks old and faded, with some spots where the paper is torn. The style is plain but clear, with no extra colors or details. Next, look up woodcut to see how this kind of printmaking works.
This artist hid their best work inside old travel trunks. They glued vivid woodcuts into the lids of wooden boxes meant to be carried on horseback, like secret postcards from God. If you’ve ever pried open a cracked lid…
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