Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet
1618
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet is a 1618 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows Jesus kneeling to wash the feet of his followers. A group of men in long robes stands around him, some watching, others talking. The setting looks like a grand, open hall with tall columns and arches. One man sits on the floor, while another holds a bowl and pitcher nearby. The artist used fine lines to show the folds in the robes and the texture of the stone floor. This kind of detailed linework is typical of prints from this time. Look up *etching* to see how artists like Callot created these sharp, precise images.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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