Cross Drawings

There is a very large variety of cross drawings so only the most popular or well known types are displayed on this page.

This is a drawing of a Celtic cross.

If you are going to copy these images, make sure you use a thick pencil lead to help hide the fact that your lines may not be quite straight.

I haven't done a very good job at all and that's because I used a mechanical pencil with a fine lead. I like to test myself and see results without relying on a ruler.

There are eight crosses made famous in the history of religion and they are:

So you are aware of what each cross represents, below you see an explanation with basic drawings of some commonly known crosses.

This is the St Andrew's cross which is a symbol of christianity.

Jesus Christ was crucified on a cross and Christians believe that His crucifixion played a pivotal role in redeeming humanity from its sins.

It is regarded as a sign of redemption.

This is the Calvary Cross.

Calvary is the place near ancient Jerusalem where Jesus died.

The Latin Cross is predominantly used by Roman Catholics and Protestants.

The main upright is longer than the horizontal piece placed above the center.

People make a sign of the cross with the right hand as an act of devotion.

A Crucifix is a cross with an image of the dying Jesus.

Next time you visit a cathedral, have a look at the layout of the floor and how the seats are arranged. Cathedrals and some churches have floor plans based on the shape of the latin cross.