1574
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pentecost is a 1574 ink by Philip Galle, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print is packed with people. A crowd of figures fills the scene—some kneeling, some standing, all looking upward. At the center, a woman in a long robe holds a child, while beams of light shoot down from above. Angels and birds float in the sky. The ground is uneven, with a few buildings in the background. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth. The text at the bottom is in Latin, but it’s just extra detail. This style was common in Renaissance prints. Next, look up engraving to see how artists carved these fine lines.
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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