Artwork
Cross Embellished with Flowers
Cross Embellished with Flowers is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Johannes Hanias. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Cross Embellished with Flowers is an engraving on laid paper created by Johannes Hanias in 1650.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a simple wooden cross adorned with flowers, conveying a contrast between the natural beauty of the flowers and the rough, unrefined cross.
Technique & Style
The print features a network of thin lines achieved through engraving, a technique that allows for subtle variations between individual prints due to the manual cutting of lines by the artist.
History & Provenance
The work is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Artist & collection
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