John the Baptist Beheaded

probably c. 1576/1580

Léonard Gaultier

Associated Names
Léonard Gaultier

Artist, French, 1561 - 1641

This is a drawing of a scene in an architectural setting with figures engaged in various activities. The scene features a classical-style building with large columns and arches. A group of figures are gathered inside at a table. In the foreground, there are two figures outside the building; one is handing something to the other, who is carrying a platter. Another figure is kneeling on the ground with a hunched animal at their side. In the background, another structure can be seen along with more figures and a landscape that includes trees and a windmill. The detailed line work and shading suggest a Renaissance style, focusing on classical architecture and human activities.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 6.8 × 6.5 cm (2 11/16 × 2 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.944

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    IFF (1500), no. 108

  • Series Title

    Scenes from the New Testament [1964.8.944-1025]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1932

  • Linzeler, André. Inventaire du fonds français; graveurs du seizième siècle. Paris, 1932: no. 108.

Inscriptions

in plate upper right: S MARC VI

Wikidata ID

Q65510912

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