Artwork
Christ on the Cross
Christ on the Cross is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Claude Mellan. It dates from 1643 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Christ on the Cross is an engraving created by Claude Mellan in 1643, exemplifying the artist's skill in printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts the crucifixion of Christ, with two kneeling figures below him. The scene conveys a sense of reverence and drama, heightened by a turbulent background.
Technique & Style
Mellan employed cross-hatching, a technique involving layered, intersecting lines, to achieve nuanced shading and detail, particularly in the rendering of drapery and facial expressions.
Artist & collection
