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 six small scenes packed into oval frames. Each one has groups of people in dramatic poses, often under arches or in open doorways. Some figures are on horseback, others kneel or gesture wildly. The lines are sharp and busy, with lots of shadows and movement. Notice how the scenes repeat certain poses—like the person on horseback or the figure holding a cross. This suggests each scene tells part of the same story, but in a different way. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made these detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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