Christ Carrying the Cross

17th century

Italian 17th Century, formerly attributed to Alessandro Maganza

Associated Names
Italian 17th Century

Artist

Alessandro Maganza

Artist, Venetian, 1556 - 1640

This drawing shows figures gathered in an architectural setting. The scene depicts elongated figures with flowing lines suggesting motion and interaction. The composition is enclosed in an arch-like frame, with columns and arches in the background. The use of varying line weights adds depth, while the sketchiness of the lines creates a sense of dynamism. The work is detailed yet executed in a loose manner, offering an organic and impressionistic interpretation of the scene.

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Artwork overview

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This is a drawing of abstract figures in a crowded composition. The drawing consists of loose, flowing lines that suggest the shapes of several figures in a dynamic arrangement, intertwining and overlapping with one another. The lines are primarily done in black ink with some additional red chalk accents. The shapes are fluid and organic, with a sense of motion captured within the space. The overall composition is contained within an arched frame. The ethereal and sketch-like quality of the drawing invites viewers to interpret the vague forms and movements according to their imagination.

Christ Carrying the Cross

Italian 16th Century, Alessandro Maganza, Alessandro Maganza

1600

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Mathias Komor, New York, as Alessandro Maganza); Mr. and Mrs. William Rudolf, New York, 1975; gift to NGA in 2018

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Inscriptions

by later hand, upper center in graphite: 104

Wikidata ID

Q64579016

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