1624
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles is a 1624 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a group of robed men gathered around a central figure kneeling on the ground. One man is washing the feet of another, who sits quietly. The others stand in a loose circle, some looking down, others watching closely. Behind them, broken columns and crumbling buildings create a dramatic, uneven backdrop. The artist used sharp lines to show the tension between the simple act of washing feet and the grand, falling architecture. This contrast makes the scene feel both intimate and grand. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made detailed prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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