The Marriage at Cana [left plate]

1740

John Baptist Jackson after Veronese

Associated Names
John Baptist Jackson

Artist, British, 1701 - 1780

Veronese

Artist After, Venetian, 1528 - 1588

This is a drawing of a festive gathering in a classical architectural setting. The scene depicts a detailed gathering of figures in lavish attire within a grand architectural space filled with columns, arches, and decorative elements. The drawing features intricate line work, creating patterns and textures. The setting includes large Corinthian columns and a balcony with balustrades. In the lower section, there is a grand banquet with figures in elaborate costumes seated around a table with dishes. Various characters are engaged in conversations, and musicians appear to be entertaining. The upper section shows more figures looking over the balcony at the gathering below. The architectural elements suggest classical and Renaissance influences, framed by bold lines highlighting the opulent decoration and interactions within.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    chiaroscuro woodcut in black [trial proof of key block]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 57.7 × 41.4 cm (22 11/16 × 16 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.11.82

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Kainen 1962, no. 24, State (trial proof of key block)

  • Series Title

    Opera Selectiora [Kainen 16-32; 1946.11.67-91]


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1957

  • The Life of Christ in Prints, 14 venue touring exhibition organized by the American Federation of Arts (J.B. Speed Museum, Louisville, KY; Grand Rapids Art Gallery, MI; Time, Inc., New York, NY; Washington County Museum, Hagerstown, MD; Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs, CO; Newcomb College, New Orleans, LA; Wells College, Aurora, NY; Mississippi Art Association, Jackson, MS; Calgary Allied Arts Centre, Alberta, Canada; Edmonton Art Gallery, Alberta, Canada; Sackville Art Association, New Brunswick, Canada; and Winnipeg Art Gallery, Manitoba, Canada), 1957-1960, no cat.

Bibliography

1962

  • Kainen, Jacob. John Baptist Jackson; 18th century master of the color woodcut. Washington: Smithsonian Institution, 1962.

Wikidata ID

Q65079771

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