Saint Paul before the High Priest

Philip Galle after Jan van der Straet

Associated Names
Philip Galle

Artist, Netherlandish, 1537 - 1612

Jan van der Straet

Artist After, Flemish, 1523 - 1605

This is a drawing of a historical scene. It features a group of robed individuals seated in a semicircle, engaged in a discussion or debate. Among them sits an individual gesturing passionately. Figures in armor stand guard to the left, with a soldier leaning against a pillar. The background includes architectural structures suggesting an ancient setting. Latin text is present at the bottom of the drawing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.33.39

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 217, copy a

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Philips Galle, Marjolein Leesberg, author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 217, copy a.

Wikidata ID

Q65576175

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