The Crucifixion
1564
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1564
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Here’s your rewrite: This drawing shows Christ nailed to a wooden cross. Dark chalk on brown paper makes the scene look old and serious. The lines are scratchy but full of care. You can see how the artist used light and dark to push certain parts forward. The muscles in Christ’s arms look almost real, even on paper. Look for yourself at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
