Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet
1630
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1630
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Jan Lievens painted Christ bending to wash a disciple’s bare foot. The scene is quiet, with soft light on the figures’ faces. A small dog sleeps in the corner—a detail that feels human. This wasn’t just a Bible story. Lievens made it feel real, like a moment you could step into. The paper surface adds a matte, delicate look you don’t see in most oil paintings. See it up close at the Art Institute of Chicago.
