The Crucifixion 

This black chalk drawing, "The Crucifixion", by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Naldini depicts the central scene of Christianity in a sketch-like manner. Three figures are on crosses, with a crowd of figures at the bottom of the composition, including a figure in the foreground seemingly in deep sorrow. Naldini, a Mannerist artist, utilized dramatic foreshortening and expressive lines to capture the emotional weight of the scene. The artwork is a preparatory drawing for a larger painting, showcasing the artist's process and skill.