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The Mocking of Christ

Jacopo Bassano

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts several figures in various positions, viewed from the waist up or in three-quarter view. One figure appears to be leaning forward, partially obscured by a column; their facial features are soft and not clearly defined, with long flowing hair. Other figures in the composition seem to be bending or kneeling, engaged in a dynamic scene. The attire visible includes draped garments with some having hues of red and green. No jewelry or objects are prominently displayed in their hands. The background is loosely defined, with architectural elements like columns and arches, rendered in soft, muted tones that blend with the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1568
Medium
colored chalks on blue laid paper
Dimensions
6914 × 5463 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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