The Mission of the Seventy

Léonard Gaultier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a biblical scene. In the foreground, a group of figures are engaged in a conversation. The figures wear robes typical of biblical characters. One figure gestures or points. In the background, there is a detailed landscape with a walled city featuring domed and towered architecture. Hills and trees add depth to the scene, with smaller groups of figures engaged in various activities. The drawing uses fine lines and shading to depict textures and details.