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The Canaanite Woman

Léonard Gaultier

1578

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

The Canaanite Woman 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 small group of people in a rural scene. A woman in a long dress stands near a tree, holding something in her hand. Another woman sits on the ground, dressed in simple clothes and a hat, with a child nearby. In the background, there’s a church and a few buildings, with rolling hills and trees. The standing woman seems to be offering something to the seated woman, who looks down at her hands. The scene feels quiet and focused, with careful attention to the folds in the clothing and the textures of the landscape. This is an example of engraving, a technique that uses etched lines to create detailed prints.