The Sending Out of the Apostles
1584
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Adriaen Collaert
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Sending Out of the Apostles is a 1584 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a busy countryside scene framed by a decorative border. In the center, a group of people gathers around a tree, while others work or walk in the fields. A small village with buildings and a church sits in the background, and the sky is lightly shaded. The edges are filled with animals, flowers, and odd creatures like a rabbit and a monkey. The main scene looks like a religious moment—people seem to be receiving instructions or blessings under the tree. The border is packed with tiny details, like birds, fish, and strange hybrid animals. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists etch designs into metal plates.
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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