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Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet

Jacques Callot

1618

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet is a 1618 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1618 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a scene from the Bible, where Christ is washing the feet of his apostles. The setting appears to be a grand, arched hall with a checkered floor. In the foreground, Christ is kneeling and washing the feet of one of the apostles, while the others look on. The apostles are dressed in long robes, and some are seated or standing around the room. The atmosphere is one of reverence and humility. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and emotion to the scene. The apostles' facial expressions convey a sense of awe and gratitude, while Christ's gentle gesture conveys his compassion and humility. The overall mood is one of quiet contemplation and devotion. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.