Raising of the Cross
1624
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
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
Raising of the Cross is a 1624 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a chaotic scene of people carrying a tall wooden cross up a hill. Soldiers on horseback and foot march around, some holding spears. A crowd gathers at the base, watching as a few figures struggle to lift the cross. The background has a distant group of people on a raised platform, and the whole scene feels busy and dramatic. The artist used sharp lines and shading to make the action feel urgent. Notice how the lines overlap to show depth, even though it’s all in black and white. Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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