Who painted The Infant Christ and Saint John Playing with the Lamb?

The Infant Christ and Saint John Playing with the Lamb was painted by Christoffel Jegher in 1634.

Where can I see The Infant Christ and Saint John Playing with the Lamb?

The Infant Christ and Saint John Playing with the Lamb is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Infant Christ and Saint John Playing with the Lamb?

The Infant Christ and Saint John Playing with the Lamb is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Infant Christ and Saint John Playing with the Lamb

Christoffel Jegher , 1634

The Infant Christ and Saint John Playing with the Lamb is an ink print by the Baroque artist Christoffel Jegher. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Infant Christ and Saint John Playing with the Lamb is a woodcut print created by Christoffel Jegher in 1634. It is executed on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two young boys, identified as the Infant Christ and Saint John, kneeling on grass and playing with a lamb. The older boy holds a scroll, while the lamb stands calmly between them, symbolizing a scene of innocent and harmonious interaction.

Technique & Style

Jegher employed the woodcut technique, carving a design into a block, inking it, and then transferring the image to paper through pressure. This process results in multiple prints with a consistent image, yet each impression can have a unique texture and feel.

History & Provenance

The woodcut was created in the 1630s, a period during which Jegher was active. The exact provenance and subsequent history of this particular print are not specified.