Christ Crowned with Thorns
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Christ Crowned with Thorns

TitleChrist Crowned with Thorns
ArtistJacques Callot
Datec. 1618 17th century
Mediumred chalk on laid paper, indented with stylus, with the verso reddened for transfer
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineRosenwald Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Christ Crowned with Thorns” is a work by Jacques Callot, dated c. 1618. It is executed in red chalk on laid paper, indented with stylus, with the verso reddened for transfer and classified as drawing. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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