A Calvary Cross is simply a Latin Cross placed upon a few steps, which makes it an extremely easy design to make. In fact, if you’re using a grid, this becomes a simple case of following a pattern:
Here’s an easy way to draw a Calvary Cross without a grid to aid you:
First things first; draw a vertical line where the cross and steps go. | |
Place a mark on the line between 1/4th and 1/3rd of the way up from the bottom. This will ensure you have enough room to make the steps. | |
Now draw a Latin cross using the top section of the line as the first step. | |
Once that is done, lightly bring down a line from each side of the crossbeam until they are the same length as the first line you drew. | |
Mark off the step area using the mark and the bottom of the first line to position the top and bottom of a box. | |
Split the box into thirds vertically, and then split the two areas under the arms into thirds as well. This produces a slightly deformed 3×3 grid on both sides of the stipe. | |
Just keep the lines you want and you’ve finished the Calvary cross! |