Saint Paul before Festus and Agrippa

Philip Galle after Jan van der Straet

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a court setting. In the foreground, a group of people is gathered, including a regal figure sitting on a throne, with a queen or another lady beside him, surrounded by courtiers and advisors, dressed in historical attire. The scene depicts a judicial or royal session with an audience extending into the background, under the arches of an architectural setting. This is a detailed etching capturing intricate designs of the characters' costumes, textures of fabrics, and ornate architectural elements like columns and draperies overhead. A dog lies on the ground in the center among the gathering. The image is rich in historical references and portrays grandeur and significance.