Christ Mistreated by Guards, from The Passion of Christ, plate 11 1664

This etching by French artist Grégoire Huret depicts a scene from the Passion of Christ. The scene shows Christ blindfolded and bound as he is mistreated by guards. The artist uses a dramatic and powerful style to convey the brutality of this moment in Christ's suffering. This scene, plate 11, is part of a larger series of etchings that tell the story of Christ's final days, all created in 1664. The detail of the guards' brutal actions is palpable in the image. This etching, which can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a powerful example of Baroque art and is a testament to the enduring power of religious imagery in art.