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Christ

Jacques Callot

1631

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Christ is a 1631 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1631 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts Christ, standing with his right hand raised and his left hand holding a globe adorned with a cross. He wears a long robe with a cloak draped over his shoulders, and his hair is long and curly. A halo of rays surrounds his head. In the background, there are small figures on either side of Christ, although they are not clearly defined. The overall atmosphere of the etching is one of reverence and devotion. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this etching, explore the technique of etching.