Christ Teaching the Multitude

probably c. 1576/1580

Léonard Gaultier

Associated Names
Léonard Gaultier

Artist, French, 1561 - 1641

This is a drawing of a medieval scene with figures, architecture, and natural elements. The drawing depicts a group of people gathered in an outdoor setting, with an expansive building featuring tower-like structures in the background. In the foreground, there is a group of several figures dressed in long robes, with some engaged in conversation or gesturing. There are trees with detailed foliage, adding an element of nature to the scene. Additionally, other individuals can be seen at the entrance of the building, interacting with each other. The composition suggests a narrative or a significant event, with elements of architecture, nature, and human activity captured in detailed line work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 6.6 × 6.3 cm (2 5/8 × 2 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1000

  • Series Title

    Scenes from the New Testament [1964.8.944-1025]


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65510971

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