Who painted Christ Preaching (The Hundred Guilder Print)?

Christ Preaching (The Hundred Guilder Print) was painted by Léopold Flameng in 1873.

Where can I see Christ Preaching (The Hundred Guilder Print)?

Christ Preaching (The Hundred Guilder Print) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Christ Preaching (The Hundred Guilder Print)?

Christ Preaching (The Hundred Guilder Print) is associated with Impressionism.

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Museum-quality prints of Christ Preaching (The Hundred Guilder Print) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Christ Preaching (The Hundred Guilder Print)

Léopold Flameng , 1873

Christ Preaching (The Hundred Guilder Print) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Léopold Flameng. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Christ Preaching, also known as the Hundred Guilder Print, is an 1873 etching executed on chine collé affixed to wove paper.

About this work

Overview

The work presents a nocturnal gathering of figures surrounding a luminous central figure, whose halo and radiant garment dominate the composition.

Christ Preaching, also known as the Hundred Guilder Print, is an 1873 etching executed on chine collé affixed to wove paper. The work presents a nocturnal gathering of figures surrounding a luminous central figure, whose halo and radiant garment dominate the composition. The surrounding crowd, rendered in varied postures of standing, kneeling and seated, conveys a mixture of reverence and melancholy.

Subject & Meaning

The scene portrays a religious sermon, with the illuminated central figure representing Christ addressing an attentive assembly. The interplay of light and shadow emphasizes the spiritual authority of the speaker, while the varied expressions of the listeners suggest both awe at the divine message and the human sorrow that accompanies it.

Technique & Style

Flameng employed traditional etching methods, incising lines into a metal plate before transferring the image onto a chine collé layer bonded to wove paper. The technique allows for fine, textured lines that suggest movement within the crowd, while nuanced shading creates depth and highlights the central figure’s radiance. The overall style balances detailed narrative illustration with expressive chiaroscuro.

History & Provenance

Created by Léopold Flameng, a French engraver and illustrator born in Brussels in 1831, the print reflects his long‑standing engagement with narrative printmaking. Produced during the artist’s mature period, it was circulated among collectors of the time, earning the nickname “Hundred Guilder Print” due to its original price. Flameng continued to work in this medium until his death in 1911.