Crowning with Thorns

c. 1631

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of an architectural scene with dynamic figures. The content depicts a group of figures in an arched, classical architectural setting, where several individuals appear to be engaged in an animated interaction, with some gesturing or reaching out. The scene is framed within an oval shape. The background features intricate line work to imply architectural details such as columns and arches. The figures are rendered in a classical style. The text below reads "Israel ex cum privul Regis."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 5 × 3 cm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.862

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 682, State ii/ii

  • Series Title

    The Mysteries of the Passion [Lieure 679-698]

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.

Wikidata ID

Q65509770

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