1574
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saints Peter and John Heal a Cripple at the Gate of the Temple is a 1574 ink by Philip Galle, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a crowded scene at a temple entrance. In the center, two robed men—one older, one younger—stand over a lame man who’s being lifted to his feet. Around them, others watch: some kneel, one leans on a stick, and a child lies on the ground. Behind them, columns and statues line the temple steps, while figures in the background seem to be praying or talking. The artist used fine lines to create depth, especially in the folds of the robes and the shadows under the arches. The contrast between light and dark makes the figures pop against the stone walls. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved intricate details into metal plates.
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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