The Crowning with Thorns

c. 1618

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a group scene featuring individuals in historical garments. The image depicts a variety of figures, some seated and others standing, possibly soldiers with spears and helmets, surrounding a central action. The scene is set in an architectural space with pillars seen in the background, and two individuals are silhouetted on a balcony observing the scene. The texture consists of fine lines, providing depth and shading to the characters and environment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 11 × 21.3 cm (4 5/16 × 8 3/8 in.)
    sheet (irreg.): 14.7 × 25.9 cm (5 13/16 × 10 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.51

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 284, State ii/iv

  • Series Title

    The Large Passion [Lieure 281-287]

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1963

  • Jacques Callot: a selection of prints from the collections of Rudolf L. Baumfeld and Lessing J. Rosenwald, NGA, 1963, no. 15d.

1975

  • Jacques Callot: Prints and Related Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1975, no. 166, repro.

Bibliography

1860

  • Meaume 15.

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.

1975

  • Russell 1975, 166.

Watermarks

watermark present - to be identified

Wikidata ID

Q65509047

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