Christ Crowned with Thorns

Jacques Callot, c. 1618

This is a drawing of a courtyard scene with figures in period clothing. The sketch shows several figures in the center, some sitting, others standing with various armaments. To the right, there is an architectural element resembling a balcony with two figures. The drawing captures movement and interaction among the figures, with a focus on the group dynamic and narrative within the scene.
Artist
Jacques Callot
Date
c. 1618
Type
Drawing
Medium
red chalk on laid paper, indented with stylus, with the verso reddened for transfer
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 10 × 21.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a courtyard scene with figures in period clothing. The sketch shows several figures in the center, some sitting, others standing with various armaments. To the right, there is an architectural element resembling a balcony with two figures. The drawing captures movement and interaction among the figures, with a focus on the group dynamic and narrative within the scene.

Jacques Callot