1569
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Josiah Celebrating Passover is a 1569 ink by Philip Galle, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This crowded scene shows a king on a throne surrounded by people, animals, and strange symbols. In the center, a man lies on a bed while others gesture toward him. At the top, a half-naked figure stands on a pedestal, and a bull’s head appears in the background. The whole image is made of sharp lines and dark shading. The text at the bottom is Latin, hinting this tells a biblical story. The artist used fine lines to create depth and detail, typical of this style. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
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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