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Christ Crowned with Thorns

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a courtyard scene with figures in period clothing. The sketch shows several figures in the center, some sitting, others standing with various armaments. To the right, there is an architectural element resembling a balcony with two figures. The drawing captures movement and interaction among the figures, with a focus on the group dynamic and narrative within the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1618
Medium
red chalk on laid paper, indented with stylus, with the verso reddened for transfer
Dimensions
5027 × 2322 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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