Artwork
Christ with Apostles and a Roman Soldier
Christ with Apostles and a Roman Soldier is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Ernest Zacharias Platner. It dates from 1814 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Christ with Apostles and a Roman Soldier is a religious drawing created by Ernest Zacharias Platner in 1814, executed in watercolor over graphite on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a solemn scene of Jesus Christ accompanied by his apostles and a Roman soldier, set before a building with a cloudy sky. Jesus wears a blue robe, contrasting with the soldier's helmet and sword, while the apostles are shown in varied robes, some in prayer.
Technique & Style
Platner utilized watercolor over graphite to achieve depth and texture on the laid paper. The predominantly muted color palette contributes to the overall somber atmosphere of the composition.
Context
The work's stylistic elements align with the Romanticism movement, characterized by emphasis on emotion and often, religious themes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1814 by Ernest Zacharias Platner, specific details regarding the drawing's ownership history and exhibitions are not provided.
Legacy
The drawing's impact or influence within Platner's oeuvre or the broader artistic landscape is not specified in available information.
Artist & collection
Suffer the Little Children
Christ with Doubting Thomas and the Apostles
The Miracle of Saint Mark (left side)
Saint John Preaching
Christ's Charge to Peter
Christ on the Mount of Olives
The Transfiguration
The Ascension
Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery
Christ's Charge to Peter
Christ Making Saint Peter Head of the Church
Figures (Christ Calling One of the Apostles?)