Mocking of Christ 1562

Giovanni Battista Castello's "Mocking of Christ" (1562) is a powerful drawing that captures a moment of immense suffering. The artwork depicts Christ being mocked by Roman soldiers. The artist uses a dynamic composition to highlight the brutal and dehumanizing treatment of Christ. The use of hatching and shading adds depth and intensity to the scene, creating a sense of urgency and tension. This drawing is an example of the artist's skill in depicting human emotion and the drama of religious narrative. It can be found at The Art Institute of Chicago, with dimensions of 148 × 165 mm.