Who painted Stoning of Jesus?

Stoning of Jesus was painted by Jacques Callot in 1635.

Where can I see Stoning of Jesus?

Stoning of Jesus is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Stoning of Jesus?

Stoning of Jesus is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Stoning of Jesus?

Museum-quality prints of Stoning of Jesus are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Stoning of Jesus

Jacques Callot , 1635

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.

About this work

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.