Who painted Christ Walking on the Water [first plate]?

Christ Walking on the Water [first plate] was painted by Jacques Callot in 1610.

Where can I see Christ Walking on the Water [first plate]?

Christ Walking on the Water [first plate] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Christ Walking on the Water [first plate]?

Christ Walking on the Water [first plate] is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Christ Walking on the Water [first plate]

Jacques Callot , 1610

Christ Walking on the Water [first plate] is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1610 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Christ Walking on the Water is an engraving on laid paper created by Jacques Callot in 1610. It is one of a series of 24 prints depicting biblical miracles.

Subject & Meaning

The print illustrates the biblical scene of Jesus walking on water towards two boats containing his disciples, who are shown in a state of panic amidst crashing waves. Christ is depicted standing calmly, his robe blowing in the wind.

Technique & Style

Callot employed cross-hatching, using tiny parallel lines to create a sense of light and shadow, and detailed engraving to convey the turmoil of the storm. The technique lends a sense of realism to the scene.

Context

This work is part of Callot's extensive oeuvre of over 1,400 etchings, which documented a wide range of subjects including religious themes, contemporary life, landscapes, and court scenes.