1574
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Fall of Euthychus is a 1574 ink by Philip Galle, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This crowded scene shows a packed room where people are sitting, standing, and leaning in. At the center, a man in robes is preaching while holding a baby—another man nearby is falling asleep or fainting. The room has shelves with books, strange hanging objects, and a few small windows letting in dim light. Everyone looks focused, except for the one collapsing. The Latin text at the bottom hints this is a Bible story, likely about a man named Euthychus. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth, making the figures look three-dimensional. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved detailed images 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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