The Pool of Bethesda

1772

Simon Francois Ravenet I and Victor Marie Picot after William Hogarth

Associated Names
Victor Marie Picot

Artist, French, 1744 - 1802

Simon Francois Ravenet I

Artist, French, 1706 - 1774

William Hogarth

Artist After, English, 1697 - 1764

The image depicts various figures arranged in a classical, narrative style. The central figure is standing near a pool, gesturing with one hand towards a group of people. Surrounding the central figure are other individuals engaged in different activities. To the left, several figures are gathered, displaying a range of poses and expressions. An angelic figure hovers above the scene with outstretched arms. The background shows an arched architectural structure with trees on either side. Text below the image details the title and credits of the artwork, stating "The Pool of Bethesda," painted by William Hogarth and engraved by Simon François Ravenet.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Colonel Charles E. Hammond

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 49.3 × 63.4 cm (19 7/16 × 24 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1970.39.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Paulson 1965, undescribed


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1965

  • Paulson, Ronald. Hogarth's Graphic Works. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1965. Rev. ed., 1970.

Wikidata ID

Q65512032

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