Le Christ a la colonne 1605 - 1650

"Le Christ a la colonne" (Christ at the Column), a 17th-century etching by Jean Morin, depicts a powerful and emotionally charged image of Jesus Christ bound to a column, his body bloodied and marked with the pain of his torture. The detail of Christ's crown of thorns and blood dripping down his body adds to the intensity of the scene, making it a poignant portrayal of the suffering of Christ in his Passion. The etching, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a stark reminder of Christ's sacrifice, showcasing Morin's skill in depicting human emotion and the intensity of religious imagery.