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Christ Teaching, by Léonard Gaultier, ink, 1578

Christ Teaching

Léonard Gaultier

1578

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Christ Teaching 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 engraving shows a scene with Jesus and four other men seated around a table. Jesus is on the left, wearing a robe and a halo. The men are dressed in robes and hats, and they appear to be engaged in conversation. The table has a few objects on it, but they are not clearly defined. The background of the engraving features a landscape with hills, trees, and buildings. The overall atmosphere of the scene is one of calmness and contemplation. This engraving is a fine example of Renaissance art, and it is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.

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