Christ Bids Two Disciples of John the Baptist to Follow Him

probably c. 1576/1580

Léonard Gaultier

Associated Names
Léonard Gaultier

Artist, French, 1561 - 1641

This drawing depicts an encounter between three figures in a biblical setting. The scene features two men approaching a bearded figure with a halo. They are portrayed in flowing robes, typical of biblical attire. The background includes a pastoral landscape with rolling hills, sparse vegetation, and isolated structures. In the distance, other figures are walking, and there is a lake or river with a small boat and an island. The overall tones are monochrome, highlighting fine lines and shading techniques reminiscent of historical engravings or etchings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 6.3 × 6.1 cm (2 1/2 × 2 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.971

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    IFF (1500), no. 80

  • 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. 80.

Inscriptions

in plate across bottom: DEVLX DISCIPLE DE SAINCT IEAN SVIVENT IESUS

Wikidata ID

Q65510941

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