Christ Heals the Two Blind Men

Christ Heals the Two Blind Men

Léonard Gaultier

1578

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows three men standing outside a small wooden house. The man in the middle, with long hair and a beard, holds a staff and seems to be touching the eyes of the other two men. Both men being touched have their hands over their faces, looking upward. In the background, there’s a village with simple buildings, trees, and a few people walking. The scene looks like a moment of healing, with the central figure likely helping the two blind men see. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth, making the figures stand out. Want to know more? Try looking up engraving.

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