Church of the Stigmata (Chiesa delle Stimmate) [plate M]
1612
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1612
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a church altar with a crucifixion scene above it. A man is nailed to a cross, with angels floating nearby. Below, a woman and other figures stand near the cross. In front of the altar, people are praying or kneeling. The artist used shading to make the figures look three-dimensional. The church looks grand, with steps leading up to the altar. Check out how engraving works to see how artists create depth with lines.