The Crucifixion

c. 1631

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene. The scene depicts three crosses on a hill with figures gathered around in an emblematic style. The linework and hatching create depth in a circular composition. The background has a stylized sky with radiating lines. The figures are in a classical style, with halos around some characters. The tone is monochrome, highlighting intricate details and skilled draftsmanship typical of emblematic and religious illustrations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 3.5 × 3.6 cm (1 3/8 × 1 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.877

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 696, State ii/ii

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

Q65509785

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