The Ascension
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Ascension is a 1650 ink by French 17th Century, a Baroque work, depicting resurrection of jesus, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows Christ rising to heaven. Clouds swirl around him as angels watch. His disciples stand below, faces tilted up in wonder. The artist used cross-hatching to make shadows deeper. Lines crisscross to build texture in the clouds and robes. You can almost feel the weight of the moment. Look up “engraving” to see how this old printmaking trick works.
