Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures gathered around large architectural columns. The scene is filled with figures dressed in robes, surrounded by large columns. The figures are in mid-action, gesturing and appearing to be engaged in a moment of confrontation or intense discussion. The detailed line work and cross-hatching techniques give the drawing texture and depth. At the bottom of the image, there is a Latin inscription.