Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet

c. 1618

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a group of figures inside a large architectural space. The scene is depicted in an engraving style, showcasing an interior with arches and high ceilings, represented with line work. Several figures are dressed in robes, congregating and engaged in a discussion or observation. In the foreground, there are containers. The image consists of light and shadow, highlighting the architectural features and figures. In the midground, two figures are seated in a posture, possibly interacting. The artwork conveys a sense of historical or religious context, with an emphasis on the serene and reflective nature of the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 11 × 22 cm (4 5/16 × 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.274

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 281, State i/iv


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q65075311

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