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The Mysteries of the Passion: The Transfiguration

Jacques Callot

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Mysteries of the Passion: The Transfiguration by Jacques Callot. Black and white circular illustration on textured white background. A radiant figure with a halo and long hair stands on clouds at the top center. The figure has one arm outstretched and holds a staff or spear in the other hand. Below and to the left, several people are on the ground or standing. Two bodies are on the ground in the center foreground. A cityscape with buildings appears in the background to the left. The sky has lines suggesting movement or wind. The illustration is detailed with many lines and shading. Some figures appear to be dressed in simple clothing. The overall scene has a dramatic and dynamic feel.

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937 × 893 px
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