The Crucifixion

1796/1797

Benjamin West

Associated Names
Benjamin West

Artist, American, 1738 - 1820

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene with figures surrounding. The image contains a central figure on a cross with several other figures gathered at the base of the cross. Winged figures are present, hovering above and around the central scene within a cloud-filled atmosphere. The drawing is detailed with lines in shades of blue and red. The surrounding figures appear to be engaged and attentive.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown and black ink with blue, black, and red chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Julius S. Held Collection, Avalon Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (approximate): 29.2 x 24.4 cm (11 1/2 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.3.73

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julius S. Held

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1970

  • Selections from the Drawing Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Julius S. Held, University Art Gallery, Binghamton; traveling exhibition, 1970, no. 20.

Bibliography

1966

  • AFA 1966, 50.

Markings

Lower right verso stamped in black ink: JSH [Julius S. Held]

Watermarks

Center right verso: visible half watermark crown with fleur-de-lys in shield

Wikidata ID

Q64537242

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