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Christ Admonishes His Disciples

Léonard Gaultier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of five individuals standing on the left side of the scene. The central figure has long hair and a beard, wearing a long robe. They are gesturing with an arm extended outward. The other individuals also have beards and are dressed in robes. One of the men wears a cape-like garment, and their feet are visible. The background has lush greenery and large trees behind the group, with a cityscape of medieval buildings, domes, and towers in the distance. A lone figure is walking in the distance. The sky above the city has minimal clouds. The caption "S. MATHIEV XVI" is inscribed at the top right corner of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1576/1580
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2978 × 3061 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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