Artwork
Christ
Christ is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Italian 16th Century. It dates from 1626 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Christ is a woodcut print on laid paper, depicting a bearded figure with a staff and raised hand.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a standing male figure, likely representing Christ, with a sunburst behind his head and a banner hanging from his staff, suggesting a divine or sacred context.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a bold, line-based style characteristic of woodcut prints, with no shading or color, creating a stark image on the laid paper.
Context
The work is an example of a woodcut, a printmaking technique that involves carving a design into a wooden block.
Artist & collection
Artist
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
