The Nailing to the Cross
1618
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
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
The Nailing to the Cross is a 1618 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene is packed with chaos and movement. Soldiers push forward with weapons, while others lie scattered on the ground. A group of figures in the background watches from a hill, some holding flags. At the center, a man is being nailed to a cross, surrounded by a few kneeling people. The whole image is drawn in sharp, dark lines with no color, giving it a rough, urgent feel. The text at the bottom is in Latin, hinting this isn’t just a battle—it’s a story with deeper meaning. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show drama, almost like a fast sketch. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists create prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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