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The Mocking of Christ
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The Mocking of Christ

Agostino Carracci · 1587 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Christ, with crown of thorns and mantle, is shown to the people (in this case the viewer). On the right stands Pontius Pilate gesturing towards Christ. In the foreground Mary faints from grief and is supported by another woman. On the left a soldier. Text in the lower margin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineBespotting. 1587. Agostino Carracci. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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