Pendant with Two Double Crosses
1584
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1584
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows two identical double crosses side by side. The crosses have two arms at top and bottom, not the usual four. The lines are crisp and exact. This kind of print would be pressed onto paper after being carved. The artist probably used a sharp tool to make the fine lines you see here. Look closely—the shading changes near the edges. Check out the same artist’s other work.
