Apostles Peter and John Healing the Paralytic

1553

Lambert Suavius

Associated Names
Lambert Suavius

Artist, Flemish, c. 1510 - 1567

This is a drawing of figures in a grand architectural setting. The architecture includes columns and arches. The figures are depicted in dynamic poses, with some gesturing passionately while others observe. The clothing appears classical. The central focus is a group in the foreground interacting closely. The scene conveys a strong narrative element.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 30.8 x 42.6 cm (12 1/8 x 16 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.21.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 23

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Earl Spencer (Lugt Supp.2341a)

Associated Names

Bibliography

1878

  • Renier, J.S. Catalogue de l'oeuvre de Lambert Suavius, graveur liegeois. Liege, 1878: no. 22.

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vol. XXVIII (Lambert Suavius, compiled by Dieuwke de Hoop Scheffer and George S. Keyes). Blaricum: Van Gendt B.V., 1991; no. 23.

Inscriptions

upper left in plate 6 line inscription; lower center in plate 6 line inscription; lower right in plate: 1553 / INVENTORE.AC / CAELATORE / SVAVIO

Wikidata ID

Q74067266

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