Christ Denounces the Scribes and Pharisees

probably c. 1576/1580

Léonard Gaultier

Associated Names
Léonard Gaultier

Artist, French, 1561 - 1641

This is a drawing of an architectural and historical scene. The image depicts a group of figures gathered in a detailed architectural setting with a high-degree of linear perspective. The focus is a large circular building reminiscent of classical Roman architecture with arches leading to its entrance. Figures, possibly historical or mythical, are clad in flowing robes, and some are engaged in animated gestures. In the background, smaller structures with highly detailed lines and cross-hatching techniques demonstrate a classical urban environment. The entire scene is rendered in monochrome.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 6.7 × 6.4 cm (2 5/8 × 2 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.958

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    IFF (1500), no. 89

  • 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: I. 383, no. 89.

Inscriptions

in plate upper right: S Mathi. XXIII (artist's monogram)

Wikidata ID

Q65510926

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