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The Mocking of Christ

Victor-François-Eloi Biennourry

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a drawing of several figures. Three full-length figures are prominently featured in the foreground. On the left, a bearded man is shown wearing a headband and garment, raising his arms and holding a crown of thorns in his right hand. The central figure is hooded and cloaked, facing away from the viewer with a slightly bowed head. To the right, another figure with indistinct facial features holds an object near their head, dressed in flowing, layered fabrics. The figures are depicted in various positions suggesting motion or interaction, without facing the viewer directly. The drawing is sketched with detailed yet slightly rough lines on a light blue background, focusing on the figures with minimal detail in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1852
Medium
black chalk with white heightening on two joined pieces of blue paper, laid down
Dimensions
4142 × 6500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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