Artwork
Christ
Christ is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Italian 16th Century. It dates from 1626 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: at upper left, in black ink, in later hand: No. 57; recto: none
About this work
Overview
Christ is a woodcut print on laid paper, depicting a bearded figure with a staff and raised hand.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a standing male figure, likely representing Christ, with a sunburst behind his head and a banner hanging from his staff, suggesting a divine or sacred context.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a bold, line-based style characteristic of woodcut prints, with no shading or color, creating a stark image on the laid paper.
Context
The work is an example of a woodcut, a printmaking technique that involves carving a design into a wooden block.
Artist & collection
Artist
An anonymous 16th-century Italian sculptor left a handful of small bronzes in dark brown and gilt.
