The Crucifixion

probably 1598

Hendrik Goltzius

Associated Names
Hendrick Goltzius

Artist, Dutch, 1558 - 1617

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene with three crucified figures in the center, surrounded by onlookers. Two figures are on each side of the central figure, attached to crosses. Below the crosses, various figures are depicted in detailed attire. The background shows a dark, cloudy sky with a bright sun shining down. The drawing features intricate line work and fine hatching emphasizing the dramatic tone and depth of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9389

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein 1996, no. 26

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1921

  • Hirschmann, Otto. Verzeichnis des graphischen Werks von Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617) mit Benutzung der durch E.W. Moest hinterlassenen Notizen zusammengestellt. Leipzig: Verlag von Klinkhardt und Biermann, 1921. Reprint. Braunschweig: Klinkhardt &Bie

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-: no. 26.

Wikidata ID

Q65020923

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