This is a drawing of a courtyard scene with figures in period clothing. The sketch shows several figures in the center, some sitting, others standing with various armaments. To the right, there is an architectural element resembling a balcony with two figures. The drawing captures movement and interaction among the figures, with a focus on the group dynamic and narrative within the scene.
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Christ Crowned with Thorns

Jacques Callot (French, 1592 - 1635)

c. 1618

Medium
red chalk on laid paper, indented with stylus, with the verso reddened for transfer
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 10 x 21.8 cm (3 15/16 x 8 9/16 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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