The Crucifixion
1612
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1612
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Crucifixion is a 1612 ink by Antoine Jacquard, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This round plate shows a dramatic scene of a crucifixion at the center. A cross stands tall with a figure nailed to it, surrounded by a crowd of people looking up. Some kneel, others stand, all dressed in flowing robes. The background is dark with clouds, while the edges of the plate are filled with swirling patterns and small decorative shapes. Notice how the artist used tiny parallel lines to create shadows and depth—this is called cross-hatching. It makes the figures look three-dimensional even though the image is just black and white. Look up cross-hatching to see how this technique works in other art.
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