Christ mocked
1794
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1794
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a chaotic scene with a group of people in rough, simple clothes. Some stand around while others kneel or crouch near a man who’s slumped on the ground. One person holds a whip, and another leans over the fallen figure, who looks exhausted. The background has a building with a window and a few tools scattered on the floor. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and emotion, focusing on the tension between the figures. The drawing feels raw and unfinished, like a study rather than a polished work. Want to see more by this artist? Check out Baratta, Carlo Alberto.
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