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Peter and John Healing the Lame

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a group of architectural elements with a scene unfolding beneath. The scene shows several figures gathered around a bearded central figure who appears to be granting or administering something to a person kneeling before him. The architecture includes tall columns and an archway in the background. Above the group, in the sky, is a cluster of figures and cherubs observing the event. The composition features intricate line work creating depth and texture, typical of engravings or etchings, and conveys movement and drama within the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1608/1611
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2922 × 4494 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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