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The Laying Out of Christ

George, Sir Hayter

1832

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Religious

Dominant colour

The Laying Out of Christ is a 1832 ink by George, Sir Hayter, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: George, Sir Hayter
When & what style?: 1832 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a group of people gathered around a body lying on a flat surface. The lines are loose and quick, with lots of shading in gray. Some figures stand close, others crowd in the background, all drawn with simple, wavy strokes. Notice how the artist used layers of ink to build up shadows—it’s almost like a sketch that got darker over time. The paper has a blue tint, which makes the gray ink stand out even more. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching.