The Mount of Calvary

About this work

This engraving shows a crowded scene of Jesus on the cross with a title banner above him. Below, soldiers in armor and hats push forward, while a few figures in simple robes watch from the front. The background has twisted trees and a small building, and the whole scene is drawn with sharp lines and shadows. Notice how the artist packed so many people into the scene—some look tense, others calm. The cross-hatching (the crisscross lines) creates dark shadows, making the figures pop. Try looking up cross-hatching to see how this technique works in other art.