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 five small scenes packed into oval frames. Each one has a crowd of people in dramatic poses—some holding spears, others kneeling or gesturing wildly. The lines are sharp and busy, with lots of cross-hatching to show shadows. The backgrounds look like stages, with arches and columns framing the action. One odd detail: the bottom-left scene has a figure on the ground with a spear through their side, while others stand around looking up. It’s chaotic but controlled, like a story told in quick, intense moments. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists use ink and metal plates to create these precise, layered lines.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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