Christ Disputing with the Doctors
1635
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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ Disputing with the Doctors is a 1635 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting Jesu Among the Doctor, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a crowded temple scene. A group of robed figures stands around a central figure raised on steps, surrounded by others who look up or point. The architecture has tall columns and arches, with a dome in the background. People at the bottom sit or kneel, some holding books or scrolls. The central figure looks like a teacher or leader, with others reacting to what he’s saying. The print uses fine lines to show details like folds in clothing and expressions. Look up etching to see how artists like this made precise prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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