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Christ on the Cross

Jacques Callot

1628

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Religious crucifixion of jesus

Dominant colour

Christ on the Cross is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Renaissance work, depicting crucifixion of jesus, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1628 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows Jesus on the cross against a dark sky. His body is bent, his ribs visible. The lines around him feel sharp and thin. Callot used etching to cut lines into metal plates. Then he inked the plates and pressed them onto paper by hand. This made each print unique and a bit rough. Look for the fine details in the shadows. They show how light falls on a suffering body. Check out Callot, Jacques for more prints like this.