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Christ

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image features a figure standing upright with one hand pointing upward and the other holding an orb with a cross. The figure has long hair, a beard, and is draped in a flowing garment with folds and a shawl. They are barefoot on a ground with sketchy lines. In the background are detailed scenes including a figure holding a flag on the left and a cross flanked by small figures on the right. The image is monochromatic with intricate line work.

Artwork Details

Date
1631
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2977 × 4549 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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