The Crucified Christ
1587–97
Medium
Pen and brown ink with brush and blue wash on blue paper
Dimensions
12-1/6 x 7-1/2 in. (30.9 x 19.1 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971
Accession Number
1975.131.229
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Art Historical Context
Behold *The Crucified Christ*, a poignant drawing by Spanish artist Diego López de Escuriaz, created between 1587 and 1597. This intimate work captures the somber intensity of Christ's crucifixion, a central motif in Christian art that resonated deeply during Spain's Counter-Reformation era. López de Escuriaz, active in the late 16th century, contributed to the rich tradition of religious imagery that emphasized devotion and emotional depth. Executed in pen and brown ink with brush and blue wash on blue prepared paper, the piece exemplifies Renaissance drawing techniques. The tinted blue pape...