Christ the Teacher

probably c. 1576/1580

Léonard Gaultier

Associated Names
Léonard Gaultier

Artist, French, 1561 - 1641

This is a drawing of a scene with a group of people and animals in a landscape with a building. The drawing depicts a group of figures gathered on the left side of the composition, with one central figure gesturing. Among this group are several individuals with animals. The background shows rolling hills, architectural structures, a tree, and some foliage. In the foreground, a figure is entering a building with an arched roof supported by columns. The details of shadows and textures emphasize the architectural elements, and the linework reflects technical skill.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 6.7 × 7 cm (2 5/8 × 2 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1004

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    IFF (1500), no. 107

  • 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. 107.

Inscriptions

in plate upper left: S luc XVIII (artist monogram)

Wikidata ID

Q65510975

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