1574
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
And They were All Filled with the Holy Ghost is a 1574 ink by Philip Galle, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a scene from the Bible, specifically the moment when the apostles were filled with the Holy Ghost. The top half of the image shows a group of people gathered around a table, with one man standing and raising his arms towards the sky. The bottom half of the image shows two women walking towards the left side of the image. The engraving is done in a detailed and intricate style, with cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. The use of shading and lighting adds to the overall sense of drama and emotion in the scene. The engraving is a fine example of Renaissance art, and its level of detail and craftsmanship make it a notable work. To learn more about this style of art, look up the Renaissance movement.
Philip (or Philips) Galle (1537 – March 1612) was a Dutch publisher, best known for publishing old master prints, which he also produced as designer and engraver. He is especially known for his reproductive engravings of paintings.
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