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Mysteries of the Passion

Jacques Callot

1631

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Mysteries of the Passion 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 painting is divided into six oval sections, each depicting a scene from the Mysteries of the Passion. The top row shows three scenes, while the bottom row shows three more. The scenes are rendered in a detailed, intricate style, with many figures and objects visible. One interesting detail is the use of etching on laid paper, which gives the painting a textured, layered look. The artist, Jacques Callot, was known for his skill with this technique, and it adds depth and complexity to the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look up the Baroque movement.