Christ Heals the Sick
1578
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1578
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a group of people gathered around a central figure. The central person, with a halo, seems to be healing others by touching them. The background has rocky hills, distant buildings, and a few trees. Everyone looks focused on the central figure, who appears calm and in charge. The lines in the engraving are detailed and layered, creating shadows and texture. This technique is called cross-hatching, where lines overlap to make darker areas. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to build depth.
