The Crucifixion
1642
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1642
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows Jesus on the cross with a dark sky behind him. The lines are sharp and thin. You can see the nails in his hands and feet. The artist used a needle to scratch the metal plate. He left tiny burrs that hold ink. This makes the shadows look deep and real. Try his other prints at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
