The Miraculous Draught of Fishes
1577
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1577
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Miraculous Draught of Fishes is a 1577 ink by Léonard Gaultier, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a serene scene of people in a boat on the water, with a cityscape in the background. The boat is filled with individuals, some of whom are holding nets, while others appear to be praying or looking out at the water. In the foreground, a figure stands on the shore, dressed in a long coat and hat, gazing out at the scene before them. The engraving is characterized by its use of cross-hatching, which creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. The overall effect is one of calmness and contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the scene unfolding before them. For more information on this technique, explore the art of engraving.
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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