Crucifixion of Saint Peter
1612
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1612
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two men in the center, one upside down with arms outstretched, the other standing and holding his hands. Below, a crowd of smaller figures watches from the ground. The lines are loose and quick, with lots of shading to show folds in clothing and muscle. The upside-down man looks like he’s being nailed to a cross—this is how some stories say Saint Peter died. The artist used ink and wash to build up shadows, making the figures pop against the light background. Next, check out the Baroque movement to see how drama and movement defined this era.
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