The Canaanite Woman

probably c. 1576/1580

Léonard Gaultier

Associated Names
Léonard Gaultier

Artist, French, 1561 - 1641

This is a drawing of a biblical scene. The image features a group of figures in a rural landscape. One figure is kneeling in supplication while others are standing, engaged in conversation or teaching. The background includes trees, hills, and an architectural structure resembling a chapel or house. Two animals, likely dogs, are present. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of Renaissance or early Baroque illustrations with a focus on line work and shading. The caption "S. MATH. XV" indicates the drawing may illustrate a scene from the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 15.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 6.5 × 6.2 cm (2 9/16 × 2 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.961

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    IFF (1500), no. 103

  • 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. 103.

Wikidata ID

Q65510930

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