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Stoning of Jesus

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of figures gathered around a central event in an architectural setting. The drawing shows a large crowd in front of a grand structure with columns and arches. The figures are dressed in elaborate robes and headdresses, suggesting a historical context. One individual at the steps reaches towards the ground, while others look on with various expressions and gestures, some holding elongated objects. The linear and cross-hatched technique creates texture and contrast within the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3550 × 2789 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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