Artwork
Christ Teaching the Multitude
Christ Teaching the Multitude is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Léonard Gaultier. It dates from 1578 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Christ Teaching the Multitude is an engraving created by French artist Léonard Gaultier around 1578. The print is a representative work of Gaultier's style, characterized by precise linework and intricate detail.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts Christ standing in the foreground, surrounded by a group of attentive men, while a tree and a building with a tower are visible in the background. The scene illustrates a moment of Christ teaching a crowd.
Technique & Style
Gaultier's engraving showcases his skill in creating detailed designs using cross-hatching techniques, which add depth and texture to the image. The work reflects the formal approach of contemporary engraving workshops, such as those of the Wierix and Crispyn van de Passe.
History & Provenance
Léonard Gaultier was born in Mainz around 1561 and worked in Paris until his death in 1641. He was a prolific engraver, producing over eight hundred prints, many of which were marked with his monogram and designed by himself.
Artist & collection
Artist
Léonard Gaultier, or, as he sometimes signed himself, Galter, a French engraver, was born at Mainz about 1561, and died in Paris in 1641.
