Bespotting
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
372; 262
About this artwork
Christus, met doornenkroon en mantel, wordt aan het volk (in dit geval de beschouwer) getoond. Rechts staat Pontius Pilatus die naar Christus gebaart. Op de voorgrond bezwijkt Maria van verdriet en wordt ondersteund door een andere vrouw. Links een soldaat. Tekst in ondermarge.
About the Artist
Agostino Carracci · 1557–1602
Agostino left his profession as a tailor to become an artist. His earliest works were engravings, which was an extremely profitable practice and he was famed for having attained new heights of perfection. He was also a skilled painter and collaborated with his famous relations on various commisions. Comment on works: Religious; Portraits.