Christ Teaching

probably c. 1576/1580

Léonard Gaultier

Associated Names
Léonard Gaultier

Artist, French, 1561 - 1641

This is a drawing of a group of individuals seated around a table within a grand architectural setting. The image depicts an elaborate indoor scene where several figures are gathered around a round table set for a meal. The interior is architecturally detailed with a coffered ceiling and large arched windows that reveal a landscape beyond, with buildings and trees visible in the distance. To the right, a doorway shows two figures engaged in conversation or observation. The figures at the table are dressed in elaborate clothing. One figure has a distinctive halo-like glow around the head. The detailed etching style exhibits fine lines and shading that give the scene depth and a sense of historical artistry.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1006

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    IFF (1500), no. 27

  • 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: no. 27.

Wikidata ID

Q65510977

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