The Crowning with Thorns

c. 1618

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a large gathering in a medieval or Renaissance-like setting. The image depicts a crowd gathered in a courtyard, seemingly involved in a public event or demonstration. On the left side of the image, there is a group of figures, some standing on a balcony, others gathered around in the foreground. In the center, a group of figures is clustered around what seems to be a bonfire or some source of light, with flames rising upwards. The figures nearby seem engaged or reacting to the fire, with some seemingly in motion towards it. On the right, more figures stand somewhat detached, while a few are in animated postures. The background architecture suggests a classical or historic stone building, and the lines in the drawing give a sense of shading and depth. The entire scene is rendered in a monochromatic style, using intricate line work and cross-hatching to convey detail and perspective.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 12 × 22.1 cm (4 3/4 × 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1963.11.62

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 284, State ii/iv


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Watermarks

watermark present - to be identified

Wikidata ID

Q65509003

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