Artwork

Segnender Christus

Segnender Christus, by Unknown, 1850
Segnender Christus, by Unknown, 1850

Segnender Christus is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Art Collection of the University Göttingen.

About this work

Overview

The drawing 'Segnender Christus' depicts a haloed figure with outstretched arms.

Subject & Meaning

The figure, likely Christ, is shown blessing someone or something outside the frame, as indicated by his raised arms and outstretched palms.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a sense of weight and drama through the use of cross-hatching and stippling, creating shading and texture in the figure's robe.

Context

The use of chiaroscuro, a technique employing strong contrasts between light and dark, is relevant to understanding the drawing's visual effects.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known