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Jesus with the Pharisees, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1635

Jesus with the Pharisees

Jacques Callot

1635

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Jesus with the Pharisees is a 1635 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jacques Callot
When & what style?
1635 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a group of people in a tense scene. One man in a fancy coat stands out, pointing at something while others watch or argue. In the background, a village and fields stretch out under a tree with dramatic branches. The people look serious, some holding objects or gesturing. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and emotion. The text at the bottom hints at a biblical story, but the focus is on the crowd’s reactions. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made detailed prints.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacques Callot
Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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