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Stoning of Jesus
Stoning of Jesus is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Stoning of Jesus is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot in 1635. It is one of over 1,400 etchings produced by the artist, a French printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a chaotic scene of a crowd surrounding a figure on the ground, conveying tension and anger. The narrative is likely a representation of the stoning of Jesus, as suggested by the title, and reflects Callot's practice of documenting religious scenes.
Technique & Style
Callot employed sharp, jagged lines to convey movement and emotion, creating a dramatic effect through the contrast of dark lines against a light background. The level of detail achieved is characteristic of etching, a technique that allowed Callot to produce intricate compositions.
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Artist
Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…
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