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Herod Sending Christ back to Pilate

after Sébastien Le Clerc I

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of individuals gathered in an architectural setting. The scene captures a group of figures on the stairs of a building, with others observing from a balcony above. The architectural elements are detailed with a focus on the vertical and horizontal lines of the structure. The figures are depicted in flowing garments and are interacting in a dynamic manner. Shadows and shading are utilized to convey the texture of the scene.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3751 × 2562 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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