The Crucifixion
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The Crucifixion

TitleThe Crucifixion
ArtistBenjamin West
Date1796/1797 18th century
Mediumpen and brown and black ink with blue, black, and red chalk on laid paper
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineJulius S. Held Collection, Avalon Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“The Crucifixion” is a work by Benjamin West, dated 1796/1797. It is executed in pen and brown and black ink with blue, black, and red chalk on laid paper and classified as drawing. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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