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The Infant Christ and Saint John Playing with the Lamb

Christoffel Jegher

1634

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious Putti

Dominant colour

The Infant Christ and Saint John Playing with the Lamb is a 1634 ink by Christoffel Jegher, a Baroque work, depicting Putti, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Christoffel Jegher
When & what style?: 1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This woodcut shows two small boys kneeling on grass, playing with a lamb. The older boy holds a scroll. The lamb stands between them, calm and gentle. Jegher carved this in the 1630s. Woodcuts were made by carving a block, inking it, then pressing paper on top. Each print is the same image but feels unique. Look for other woodcuts by Jegher, Christoffel.