Christ Healing the Sick

probably c. 1576/1580

Léonard Gaultier

Associated Names
Léonard Gaultier

Artist, French, 1561 - 1641

This is a drawing of a historical scene. The artwork depicts a gathering of people surrounding a central figure dressed in flowing robes, who appears to be sharing an important message or performing an act of significance. The scene is rendered in shades of sepia. In the background, the landscape extends with rolling hills and trees, with a hint of a distant town or castle visible on the horizon. Several figures are on their knees, reaching out towards the central figure, while others appear to be engaging in conversation with one another. The style and clothing suggest a setting from a classical or biblical period, characteristic of early European art.

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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

    1964.8.976

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    IFF (1500), no. 99

  • 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. 99.

Inscriptions

in plate across top: S. MATHIEV. XI

Wikidata ID

Q65510946

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