Christ Summoning Peter

1523

Dirk Jacobsz Vellert

Associated Names
Dirk Jacobsz Vellert

Artist, Flemish, active 1511/1544

This is a drawing of a biblical scene set near a body of water with two individuals in a boat handling a fishing net. In the background, there is a detailed depiction of a serene rural landscape with trees, a castle on a hill, and scattered thatched-roof houses among lush greenery. The water is depicted with gentle ripples and reflections, while the foreground features textured landscapes with tufts of grass and stones. The sky above is filled with soft billowing clouds. The drawing style suggests intricate line work and cross-hatching to create shading and texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8330

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 3


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65019476

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