Who created "The Mocking of Christ"?

The Mocking of Christ was created by Pieter Jansz. Quast in 1640.

What medium is "The Mocking of Christ"?

The Mocking of Christ is Graphite and black chalk, brush and gray wash, on vellum.

Is "The Mocking of Christ" in the public domain?

Yes, The Mocking of Christ is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Mocking of Christ

Pieter Jansz. Quast

1640

Medium

Graphite and black chalk, brush and gray wash, on vellum

Dimensions

sheet: 10 1/4 x 7 11/16 in. (26 x 19.6 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Ian Woodner Family Collection Fund, 2006

Accession Number

2006.293

Tags

SwordsMenChrist

Art Historical Context

In the intimate drawing *The Mocking of Christ (1640), Dutch artist Pieter Jansz. Quast captures a pivotal moment from the Passion of Christ, where Roman soldiers derisively crown Jesus with thorns and taunt him with swords. Quast, active during the Dutch Golden Age, was renowned for his lively genre scenes of soldiers and peasants, often infused with caricature-like exaggeration. This work reflects his skill in religious subjects, blending dramatic tension with sharp social observation amid the era's Protestant emphasis on biblical narratives. Executed on vellum—a fine, translucent animal sk...

The Mocking of Christ

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