The Crucifixion

c. 1624/1625

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. The image depicts a central figure on a cross with the inscription "INRI" above, surrounded by figures on either side who are also affixed to crosses. There is a large crowd gathered below, including figures on horseback, carrying banners and spears. Above the crucifixion scene, clouds emanate rays of light.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 7.7 × 6.1 cm (3 1/16 × 2 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.534

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 548, State i/ii

  • Series Title

    The Small Passion [Lieure 537-548]

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

Q65509417

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