Christ and the Sabbath Laws
1576
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1576
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ and the Sabbath Laws is a 1576 ink by Léonard Gaultier, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a scene of Jesus Christ standing in the center, surrounded by a group of people. He is wearing a long robe and has his right hand extended, while his left hand is held close to his body. The people around him are dressed in various attire, with some wearing hats and others having their heads uncovered. In the background, there is a landscape with trees, hills, and buildings. The overall atmosphere of the image appears to be one of discussion or debate, as the people surrounding Jesus seem to be engaged in conversation with him. The image is rendered in a detailed and intricate style, with fine lines and textures that suggest it may be an engraving. To learn more about this style, explore the technique of cross-hatching.
Léonard Gaultier, or, as he sometimes signed himself, Galter, a French engraver, was born at Mainz about 1561, and died in Paris in 1641.
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