The drawing depicts a detailed design of a crucifix, featuring Jesus Christ on the cross with ornate decorations at the ends of the cross arms. The base of the cross includes stylized letters or symbols, and the artist’s signature, George L. Gillespie, is visible at the bottom right. The artwork is rendered in fine lines on a yellowed paper background.
Drawing (Italy) 
Drawing, Elevation of a Reliquary Cross, 1815–40 
Drawing (Italy)