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Christ Praying

Léonard Gaultier

1578

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Christ Praying is a 1578 ink by Léonard Gaultier, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Léonard Gaultier
When & what style?: 1578 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white scene shows a small group of people gathered outside a simple house. One figure stands with arms outstretched, looking upward, while others stand around him, some with hands clasped or raised. Behind them, a few trees and a cross are visible, along with a few distant figures walking near the buildings. The central figure’s pose suggests prayer or deep thought, while the others appear to be watching or waiting. The lines are precise, with shading created by small parallel marks. This is an engraving, a technique where artists etch designs into metal plates.