Mysteries of the Passion
1631
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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
Mysteries of the Passion is a 1631 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows four scenes packed with figures in dramatic poses. The top two scenes look like grand indoor spaces with columns and crowds gathered around raised platforms. The bottom left shows a group around a small staircase, while the bottom right depicts a rocky shore with a shipwreck and a floating figure reaching upward. Notice how the lines are sharp and detailed, almost like a sketch. The artist used shading to create depth, making the scenes feel busy but clear. Try looking up etching to see how artists like this made prints with acid and needles.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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