The Descent from the Cross c. 1518
ugodacarpi
pencil drawn
photo of handprinted image
toned paper
light pencil work
muted colour palette
ink paper printed
pencil sketch
white palette
personal sketchbook
pencil work
"The Descent from the Cross" is a c. 1518 engraving by the Italian artist Ugo da Carpi (1480-1532). The print depicts the moment when Jesus is being taken down from the cross after his crucifixion. The scene is filled with emotion and drama, as the figures struggle to remove the body of Christ. Da Carpi's work exemplifies the high-quality craftsmanship and emotional depth of Renaissance-era art, with the print utilizing detailed chiaroscuro techniques.
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The German invention of the colour woodcut caught on in Italy. Ugo da Carpi was the first to use this technique there. The Descent from the Cross after a design by Raphael is one of his earliest prints. The printmaker used two rather than one tone block: one for the light blue sections, and the other for the dark blue shadows.
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