Christ Heals a Dumb Man

probably c. 1576/1580

Léonard Gaultier

Associated Names
Léonard Gaultier

Artist, French, 1561 - 1641

This is a drawing of several figures interacting in a classical setting. The image shows a group of individuals engaged in conversation. It includes architectural elements like arches and columns in the background. There is foliage, a body of water, and mountains in the distance. The sky has clouds, suggesting weather or time passing. The drawing has detailed lines and shading, emphasizing texture and dimension. The style captures a sense of drama and narrative typical of classical representations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 6.5 × 6.4 cm (2 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.995

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    IFF (1500), no. 69

  • 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. 69.

Inscriptions

in plate upper center: S. LVC XI (and artist's monogram)

Wikidata ID

Q65510966

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