The Holy Trinity; Christ on the cross flanked by two angels, the Holy Spirit as a dove and God in heaven above the cross, a rectangular composition with half-circle at the top, after Reni 1702
sirnicolasdorigny
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
pencil drawn
drawing
toned paper
light pencil work
pencil sketch
old engraving style
charcoal drawing
charcoal art
cross
pencil drawing
crucifixion
pencil work
pencil art
angel
christ
Sir Nicolas Dorigny's "The Holy Trinity" (1702) is an etching that captures the iconic Christian image of the crucifixion with a dramatic composition. The scene is depicted in a half-circle format, with God the Father seated above Christ on the cross, flanked by angels. The Holy Spirit, symbolized by a dove, descends from heaven, forming a visual triangle that embodies the Holy Trinity. Dorigny, an English artist known for his engravings after Italian masters like Guido Reni, uses intricate detail and skilled draftsmanship to create a powerful and reverent image that has resonated with viewers for centuries. The print's intricate detail and dramatic composition capture the sacredness of the subject matter, making it a significant work of religious art.
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