Golgotha

Early Engravers, 1517

This is a drawing of a scene depicting a historical or biblical event. The drawing includes numerous figures, soldiers, and onlookers in a landscape filled with activity. In the center, there is a hill with three crosses. The foreground shows various groups interacting with each other, with some figures on horseback and others on foot. The figures are dressed in historical clothing with long robes, capes, and armor. The background features rocky terrain and distant structures under a cloudy sky. The scene captures a moment with attention to detail in the figures, expressions, and natural elements.
Artist
Early Engravers
Date
1517
Type
Print
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 28.9 × 41.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a scene depicting a historical or biblical event. The drawing includes numerous figures, soldiers, and onlookers in a landscape filled with activity. In the center, there is a hill with three crosses. The foreground shows various groups interacting with each other, with some figures on horseback and others on foot. The figures are dressed in historical clothing with long robes, capes, and armor. The background features rocky terrain and distant structures under a cloudy sky. The scene captures a moment with attention to detail in the figures, expressions, and natural elements.

Early Engravers