Christus und der Schächer am Kreuze by Willem Jacob Herreyns

Christus und der Schächer am Kreuze 

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drawing, ink, indian-ink

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drawing

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netherlandish

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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charcoal drawing

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charcoal art

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jesus-christ

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ink

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pencil drawing

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ink drawing experimentation

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underpainting

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indian-ink

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15_18th-century

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"Christus und der Schächer am Kreuze" (Christ and the Thieves on the Cross) is a drawing by the Flemish artist Willem Jacob Herreyns, dating from the late 18th century. The drawing, currently housed in the Städel Museum, depicts a poignant scene from the Passion of Christ. The central figure of Christ is crucified between two thieves, their outstretched arms and sorrowful expressions powerfully conveying the anguish of their suffering. Below the cross, figures gather, likely representing Mary Magdalene and other grieving women. The artist's meticulous depiction of the figures' anatomy and emotional states, along with the use of subtle shading and tonal variation, creates a captivating and deeply moving work of art.

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