The Crowning with Thorns
1618
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
The Crowning with Thorns is a 1618 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a chaotic crowd around a man being mocked. Some people hold sticks or ropes, while others watch from a balcony. The man in the center wears a crown of thorns and looks distressed. The scene is dark, with rough lines and heavy shading. Notice how the artist used sharp, jagged lines to show the tension. The mix of soldiers, onlookers, and the central figure creates a sense of disorder. Next, 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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