Christ on the Cross between the Two Thieves

after Sébastien Le Clerc I

Associated Names
Sébastien Le Clerc I

Artist After, French, 1637 - 1714

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene with three crosses. The image depicts a dramatic scene of a crucifixion taking place on a hill with three crosses, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. In the foreground, the figures are capturing movement and emotion, with some appearing to be gesturing toward the central cross. The background is filled with expressive cloud formations. The texture within the drawing is accentuated by intricate line work and cross-hatching techniques, rendering depth and contrast throughout the scene. The surrounding landscape and structures in the background suggest a historical or ancient setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.2280

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Jombert 1774, no. 232, State (copy in reverse)


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1774

  • Jombert, Charles Antoine. Catalogue raisonne de l'oeuvre de Sebastien Le Clerc. Paris: Charles Antoine Jombert, 1774.

1980

  • Preaud 1980, 225.

Wikidata ID

Q74033811

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