The Crucifixion
1575
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1575
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a scene of the Crucifixion. It's done in red chalk on paper. The details are simple, but the emotions are strong, which makes this work interesting - the way the figures are posed and the lines used to show movement and feeling is a notable aspect of this piece. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: chiaroscuro.
