Artwork
Christ Healing the Lepers
Christ Healing the Lepers is a print by the Baroque artist Andrea Andreani. It dates from 1608 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
He acquired them after 1599 and published them as his own, sometimes making changes.
This painting shows Christ and his twelve apostles healing a group of lepers.
The scene is set on Christ's way to Jerusalem.
The artist reworked earlier blocks from other artists, adding his own touches.
The artist's use of earlier blocks is interesting. He acquired them after 1599 and published them as his own, sometimes making changes.
This practice was not uncommon at the time.
You can learn more about this technique by looking into chiaroscuro.
Overview
Christ Healing the Lepers is a print depicting a biblical scene. The work is a representation of a miracle attributed to Christ.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Christ and the twelve apostles encountering a group of lepers on their way to Jerusalem, with Christ performing a healing miracle.
Technique & Style
The print is an example of chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark. The artist reworked earlier blocks from other artists, incorporating his own touches into the design.
History & Provenance
The artist acquired the original blocks after 1599 and published them as his own, sometimes making alterations and adding his initials to the work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Andrea Andreani (1540–1623) was an Italian engraver on wood, who was among the first printmakers in Italy to use chiaroscuro, which required multiple colours.
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