A Study for Christ for "The Elevation of the Cross" by Peter Paul Rubens | saved.works

A Study for Christ for "The Elevation of the Cross" by Peter Paul Rubens

A Study for Christ for "The Elevation of the Cross"

Peter Paul Rubens

1610-11

Black and white chalk and charcoal on light gray antique laid paper discolored to tan

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A charcoal and chalk study depicts a male figure with arms raised and head tilted back, looking upwards. The figure is rendered with muscular detail and dramatic lighting. Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Meta and Paul J. Sachs

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Baroque diagonal sweep dynamic pose figure study low-angle view male figure study drawing musculature tan brown black

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